Categories: Fabaceae

Dalrymple vigna (Vigna luteola, C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras. 15(1): 194 (1859))

Family: Fabaceae

Author: (Jacq.) Benth.

Bibliography: C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras. 15(1): 194 (1859)

Year: 1859

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Vigna

Vegetable: False

Observations: Tropics & Subtropics

Description

Dalrymple vigna, scientifically known as Vigna luteola, is a remarkable member of the Fabaceae family. This particular species was first comprehensively described by C.F. P. von Martius and his successors in “Flora Brasiliensis” in 1859, with contributions from the distinguished botanist (Jacq.) Benth.

Native to the tropics and subtropics, Vigna luteola thrives in warm and humid climates. It is a perennial plant, known for its sprawling vines and yellow flowers, which are characteristic of many in the Fabaceae family. The plant’s ability to adapt to wetter environments makes it an excellent candidate for various ecological restoration projects, particularly in regions prone to flooding or with significant water bodies.

In addition to its environmental contributions, Dalrymple vigna plays a vital role in agriculture. Like other legumes, it has the unique ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen through a symbiotic relationship with rhizobia bacteria in its root nodules. This nutrient enrichment property enhances soil fertility, making it a valuable plant in crop rotations and sustainable farming practices.

With its multifaceted applications and ecological significance, Vigna luteola continues to be a subject of interest for botanists and environmentalists alike. Its enduring presence in tropical and subtropical regions underscores its adaptability and essential role in these ecosystems.

Common Names

Eng: dalrymple vigna, hairypod cowpea, akwari, kashilka, lubiya tajyib, mare, yellow beach pea
Spa: frijol cimarrón
Bak: kavuhivuhi
Kin: toshimbo shimbo, umuharakuku
Fra: gilibande, antaka, famehifary, goko, indola a kwakwa, ka vuhivahi, kavuhivuhi, masheke, mugulula, telourayy, toshimbo-shimbo, umrakuku, vahipoko, vahisanjy
Zho: chang ye jiang dou
Swa: kisukuna
Jpn: nagaba-hama-sasage
En: Dalrymple vigna, Hairypod cowpea, Akwari, Kashilka, Lubiya Tajyib, Mare, Yellow beach pea, Goat wiss, Wild Cow-pea, Deer pea, Momi fir
Ar: لوبيا
Ba: Kavuhivuhi
Zh: Chang ye jiang dou
Fr: Gilibande, Antaka, Famehifary, Goko, Indola a kwakwa, Ka vuhivahi, Kavuhivuhi, Masheke, Mugulula, Telourayy, Toshimbo-shimbo, Umrakuku, Vahipoko, Vahisanjy
He: לוביה מצרית
Ja: Nagaba-hama-sasage
Rw: Toshimbo shimbo, Umuharakuku
Es: Frijol cimarrón, Frijol silvestre
Sw: Kisukuna

Synonyms

Vigna repens var. luteola ((Jacq.) Kuntze)
Phaseolus abyssinicus (DC.)
Vigna glabra var. angustifolia (Engelm. & A.Gray)
Vigna nilotica ((Delile) Hook.f.)
Vigna brasiliensis (Mart. ex Benth.)
Vigna repens var. glabra (Kuntze)
Dolichos glycinoides (Kunth)
Vigna brachystachys (Benth.)
Dolichos luteolus (Jacq.)
Vigna repens var. villosa ((Savi) Kuntze)
Scytalis helicopus var. major (E.Mey.)
Scytalis helicopus var. minor (E.Mey.)
Vigna repens var. angustifolia ((Engelm. & A.Gray) Kuntze)
Vigna helicopus ((E.Mey.) Walp.)
Scytalis helicopus (E.Mey.)
Vigna nigerica (A.Chev.)
Dolichos mexicanus (Schltdl.)
Calopogonium pedunculatum (Standl.)
Phaseolus marinus (Burm.)
Phaseolus luteolus ((Jacq.) Gagnep.)
Phasellus violaceus (Moench)
Vigna luteola var. angustifolia ((Engelm. & A.Gray) S.Watson)
Dolichos niloticus (Delile)
Dolichos helicopus ((E.Mey.) Steud.)
Vigna villosa f. violacea ((Moench) Cufod.)
Dolichos gangeticus (Roxb.)
Vigna gangetica (Kurz)
Vigna hirsuta (Feay ex Alph.Wood)
Vigna luteola var. villosa ((Savi) Baker)
Vigna bukobensis (Harms)
Dolichos repens (L.)
Vigna holstii (Harms)
Dolichos abyssinicus (Steud.)
Vigna glabra (Savi)
Vigna longepedunculata (Taub.)
Vigna acuminata (Hayata)

Distribution

Alabama (native)
Andaman Is. (native)
Angola (native)
Argentina Northeast (native)
Argentina Northwest (native)
Bahamas (native)
Bangladesh (native)
Belize (native)
Benin (native)
Bismarck Archipelago (native)
Bolivia (native)
Botswana (native)
Brazil North (native)
Brazil Northeast (native)
Brazil South (native)
Brazil Southeast (native)
Burkina (native)
Burundi (native)
Cameroon (native)
Cape Provinces (native)
Cayman Is. (native)
Chad (native)
Colombia (native)
Congo (native)
Costa Rica (native)
Cuba (native)
Dominican Republic (native)
Ecuador (native)
Egypt (native)
Ethiopia (native)
Florida (native)
French Guiana (native)
Gabon (native)
Galápagos (native)
Georgia (native)
Ghana (native)
Guatemala (native)
Guinea (native)
Guinea-Bissau (native)
Gulf of Guinea Is. (native)
Guyana (native)
Haiti (native)
Honduras (native)
Ivory Coast (native)
Jamaica (native)
Kenya (native)
KwaZulu-Natal (native)
Laos (native)
Lebanon-Syria (native)
Leeward Is. (native)
Liberia (native)
Louisiana (native)
Madagascar (native)
Malawi (native)
Mexico Central (native)
Mexico Gulf (native)
Mexico Northeast (native)
Mexico Southeast (native)
Mexico Southwest (native)
Mozambique (native)
Myanmar (native)
Namibia (native)
Nansei-shoto (native)
New Caledonia (native)
New Guinea (native)
New South Wales (native)
Nicaragua (native)
Niger (native)
North Carolina (native)
Northern Provinces (native)
Northern Territory (native)
Palestine (native)
Panamá (native)
Paraguay (native)
Peru (native)
Puerto Rico (native)
Queensland (native)
Rwanda (native)
Senegal (native)
Sierra Leone (native)
South Carolina (native)
Sri Lanka (native)
Sudan (native)
Sulawesi (native)
Suriname (native)
Taiwan (native)
Tanzania (native)
Texas (native)
Thailand (native)
Togo (native)
Trinidad-Tobago (native)
Uganda (native)
Uruguay (native)
Vanuatu (native)
Venezuela (native)
Vietnam (native)
Windward Is. (native)
Zambia (native)
Zaïre (native)
Zimbabwe (native)
Bermuda (introduced)
Hawaii (introduced)
Line Is. (introduced)
Yemen (introduced)