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:
- 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