Vigna parkeri
Creeping Vigna
Also known as: Dolichos maranguensis Taub.
- Dolichos maranguensis Taub.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing annual or perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Vigna parkeri (commonly known as Creeping Vigna) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Marianas, New Guinea
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms