Hairypod Cowpea
Vigna luteola
Harry Rose from South West Rocks, Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Vigna
- Species:
- Vigna luteola
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Virgin Islands
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Caribbean pod borer (Fundella pellucens), Epinotia perplexana, Ufa rubedinella, velvetbean caterpillar (Anticarsia gemmatalis), Long-tailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in coastal and wetland areas