Dipogon lignosus
Australian Pea, Common Dolichos Pea
Other regional names: Dolichos Pea +1 more
- Dolichos Pea
- Okie Bean
Also known as: Dipogon glycinoides Liebm. +6 more
- Dipogon glycinoides Liebm.
- Dolichos benthamii Meisn.
- Dolichos capensis Thunb.
- Dolichos curtisii G.Don
- Dolichos gibbosus Thunb.
- Phaseolus rimbachii Standl.
- Verdcourtia lignosa (L.) R.Wilczek
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial or subshrub.
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Dipogon lignosus (commonly known as Australian-pea or Common Dolichos-Pea) is a climbing herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces
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)
California, Chile North, Colombia, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., Queensland, South Australia, Sri Lanka, Tasmania, Victoria