Vigna unguiculata subsp. dekindtiana

Vigna

Fabaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 9–11

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Dekindtiana wild cowpea is a vigorous perennial legume native to sub-Saharan Africa, valued for its role as a ground cover and soil improver in tropical systems. It grows best in warm climates with regular moisture and partial sun exposure, and its fast growth rate makes it effective for erosion control and cover cropping. This nitrogen-fixing species requires minimal fertilization and is best grown outdoors in tropical or subtropical gardens.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Flowers

purple

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Thoroughly, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Ensuring Good Drainage To Prevent Waterlogging

Soil pH

6 – 8

Temperature

20° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Angola

Botswana

Burundi

Cameroon

Chad

Eritrea

Ethiopia

Gabon

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Gulf of Guinea Is.

Ivory Coast

Kenya

Liberia

Malawi

Mozambique

Namibia

New Guinea

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle

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