Vigna subterranea
Bambara Bean, Bambarra Groundnut
Other regional names: Congo Goober +1 more
- Congo Goober
- Ground Bean
Also known as: Arachidna trifolia Adans. ex A.Chev. +12 more
- Arachidna trifolia Adans. ex A.Chev.
- Arachis africana Burm.f.
- Cryptolobus africanus Spreng.
- Cryptolobus subterraneus (L.) Spreng.
- Geolobus flavus Raf.
- Glycine subterranea L.
- Tetrodea subterranea (L.) Raf.
- Vigna subterranea var. spontanea (Harms) Pasquet
- Voandzeia subterranea (L.) Thouars
- Voandzeia subterranea (L.) Thouars ex DC.
- Voandzeia subterranea f. spontanea Harms
- Voandzeia subterranea subsp. fma (L.) Thouars ex DC.
- Voandzeia subterranea var. spontanea (Harms) Hepper
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Vigna subterranea
Vigna subterranea (commonly known as Bambara-bean or Bambarra Groundnut) is an annual within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Nigeria, Sudan
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, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Ivory Coast, Jawa, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, New Guinea, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre