Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Vigna

Species:

Vigna stipulacea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

yellow

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:

5–14 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.

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