wild cowpea
Vigna vexillata (L.) A.Rich.
Vigna vexillata (L.) A.Rich., known as wild cowpea, is a perennial climbing plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical regions across multiple continents, including parts of South America, Africa, and Asia, as well as islands like Hawaii and the Andaman Islands. The species is also found in several regions of Colombia, such as Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona and Amazonas. It was first described in 1845.
Description
Vigna vexillata is a climbing legume that grows in a wide range of tropical habitats. It is known for its adaptability and is found in diverse locations such as Angola, Brazil, Bolivia, and India. The plant is commonly referred to as wild cowpea in English and is part of the genus Vigna, which includes several economically important legume species. It has been reported in many parts of South America, including Antioquia, Caldas, and Cundinamarca in Colombia. Its pantropical distribution includes regions from Ethiopia to Nigeria and Venezuela. The species is also present in parts of Southeast Asia and the Caribbean.
Other common names
Zombi peawild cowpeazombi-pea
Distribution
BR · Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona · CU · Núcleo Aceites S.A. · El Carmen de Chucurí · AU · Amazonas, Antioquia, Caldas, Caquetá, Chocó, Córdoba, Cundinamarca, Huila, Magdalena, Nariño, Putumayo, Santander, Valle · Hawaii · Andaman Is. · Angola · Assam · Bangladesh · Belize · Benin · Bolivia · Botswana · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Burkina · Burundi · Cambodia · Cameroon · Cape Provinces · Central African Repu · Central American Pac · Chad · China North-Central · China South-Central
Synonyms
Phaseolus vexillatusDolichos vexillatusVigna dolichoneuraPhaseolus capensisVigna vexillata f. typica
