Vigna nervosa

Vigna nervosa

Native to:
South Africa | Zimbabwe
Vigna nervosa

GBIF: Meise Botanic Garden

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Vigna
Species:
Vigna nervosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Scarify seed coat and soak in warm water before planting. Warm stratification may improve germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash