Maloga-bean
Vigna lanceolata Benth.
Vigna lanceolata is a species of the genus Vigna in the family Fabaceae, commonly known as Maloga-bean. It is native to several regions in Australia, including New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. The plant was first described in 1848 by Benth. It is also known by several other common names, such as pencil yam, native bean, parsnip bean, Ngarlajiyi, small yam, yam, bush carrot, Wapurtali, Wapirti, and Wajaraki. In the Arrernte language of Central Australia, it is called Merne arlatyeye.
Description
Vigna lanceolata is a leguminous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is indigenous to various parts of Australia, including New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. The species was first published in 1848 by Benth. It is recognized by multiple common names, including Maloga-bean, pencil yam, native bean, parsnip bean, Ngarlajiyi, small yam, yam, bush carrot, Wapurtali, Wapirti, and Wajaraki. In the Arrernte language, it is referred to as Merne arlatyeye.
Other common names
Maloga-beanparsnip-bean
Distribution
New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Western Australia
