Vigna radicans
Vigna radicans
- Native to:
- Angola | Burundi | Central African Republic | DR Congo | Kenya | Malawi | Nigeria | Tanzania | Zambia | Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Vigna
- Species:
- Vigna radicans
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- 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:
- Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.
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