Vigna phoenix

Vigna phoenix

Native to:
DR Congo | Malawi | Tanzania | Zambia

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
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:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm stratification required — 7–14 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Scarify seed coat (nick or sand) and soak in warm water for 12-24 hours before planting.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash