Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis
Yardlong Bean
Also known as: Dolichos didjre Forssk. +19 more
- Dolichos didjre Forssk.
- Dolichos sesquipedalis L.
- Vigna asparaginea (Bertoni) Bertoni
- Vigna brasilica (Bertoni) Bertoni
- Vigna inga (Bertoni) Bertoni
- Vigna oryzina (Bertoni) Bertoni
- Vigna serotina (Bertoni) Bertoni
- Vigna sesquipedalis (L.) Agcaoili
- Vigna sesquipedalis (L.) Fruwirth
- Vigna sinensis subsp. sesquipedalis (L.) Asch. & Schweinf.
- Vigna sinensis subsp. sesquipedalis (L.) Van Eselt.
- Vigna sinensis subsp. sesquipedalis (L.) VanEselt.
- Vigna sinensis var. sesquipedalis (L.) Asch. & Schweinf.
- Vigna sulphurea (Bertoni) Bertoni
- Vigna tonkinensis (Bertoni) Bertoni
- Vigna unguicaulata var. sesquipedalis (L.) Bertoni
- Vigna unguiculata f. coronata Bertoni
- Vigna unguiculata f. sesquipedalis (L.) Walp.
- Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis (Linnaeus, 1753) Walp.
- Vigna unguiculata var. asparaginea Bertoni
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling annual.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis (commonly known as Yardlong Bean) is a scrambling plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Vigna unguiculata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Kenya
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)
Algeria, Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chad, East Himalaya, Egypt, Gilbert Is., Guatemala, Honduras, India, Libya, Marianas, Mauritania, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Trinidad-Tobago, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen
Base Species & Variations