Vigna phoenix
Vigna phoenix
- Native to:
- DR Congo | Malawi | Tanzania | Zambia
iNaturalist: © bartwursten (iNaturalist #239182525)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Vigna
- Species:
- Vigna phoenix
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, purple
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
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Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarify seed coat before sowing to improve germination.
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