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Vigna frutescens

Vigna frutescens A.Rich.
Vigna frutescens
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Vigna frutescens is a species in the genus Vigna, belonging to the legume family Fabaceae. It was first described in 1848 by A.Rich. This plant is native to various regions across Africa, including Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Sudan, and Swaziland.

Description

Vigna frutescens is a member of the Fabaceae family, which includes a wide range of leguminous plants. It is found in multiple African countries, where it likely plays a role in local ecosystems. The species was formally published in 1848 and is part of the Vigna genus, which contains numerous species of beans and related plants. Its distribution spans a variety of regions, indicating a potential adaptation to diverse environmental conditions across the continent.

Distribution

Global · Angola · Benin · Botswana · Burundi · Cameroon · Cape Provinces · Central African Repu · Ethiopia · Ghana · Kenya · KwaZulu-Natal · Malawi · Mozambique · Namibia · Nigeria · Northern Provinces · Rwanda · Sudan · Swaziland · Tanzania · Togo · Uganda · Zambia · Zaïre · Zimbabwe

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