Vigna aconitifolia
Dew Bean, Mat Bean
Other regional names: Moth Bean
- Moth Bean
Also known as: Dolichos dissectus Lam. +4 more
- Dolichos dissectus Lam.
- Dolichos palmatus Forssk. ex DC.
- Glycine triloba Burm.f.
- Phaseolus palmatus Forssk.
- Vigna aridicola N.Tomooka & Maxted
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling annual.
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Vigna aconitifolia (commonly known as Dew Bean or Mat Bean) is a scrambling plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Eritrea, Yemen