Tropical Cowpea
Vigna juruana
- Native to:
- Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, DR Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Guyana, Honduras, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Nigeria, Panamá, Peru, Sierra Leone, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Vigna
- Species:
- Vigna juruana
- USDA Symbol:
- VIJU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist