Vigna radiata var. radiata
Golden Gram
Also known as: Phasellus farinosus Medik. +12 more
- Phasellus farinosus Medik.
- Phasellus lanatus Moench
- Phasellus roseus Medik.
- Phaseolus bundoo Siebold
- Phaseolus chanetii (H.Lév.) H.Lév.
- Phaseolus citrinus Savi
- Phaseolus farinosus L.
- Phaseolus hircinus Steud.
- Phaseolus opisotrichus Hochst. ex Baker
- Phaseolus trinervius B.Heyne ex Wight & Arn.
- Phaseolus truncatus Blume ex Miq.
- Pueraria chanetii H.Lév.
- Rudua aurea Maek.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling annual or perennial.
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Originating in Tropical Asia, Vigna radiata var. radiata (commonly known as Golden Gram) is a scrambling annual or perennial plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Vigna radiata, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, West Himalaya
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)
Angola, Benin, Burkina, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chad, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Christmas I., Congo, East Himalaya, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Great Britain, Guinea, Hainan, Honduras, Inner Mongolia, Iraq, Jawa, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kirgizistan, Korea, Laos, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Manchuria, Marianas, Mozambique, Nepal, New Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, North Caucasus, Peru, Philippines, Qinghai, Queensland, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South European Russia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tibet, Togo, Tonga, Transcaucasus, Trinidad-Tobago, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Xinjiang, Yemen, Zambia, Zaïre
Base Species & Variations