Vigna ambacensis
Vigna ambacensis
- Native to:
- Benin, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
GBIF: Friis, I.; Harris, T.; Hailu, A.; Ermias Getachew
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Vigna
- Species:
- Vigna ambacensis
- USDA Symbol:
- VIAM8
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to tropical regions, prefers open areas
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment in warm soil.