Fabaceae
Vigna unguiculata subsp. stenophylla
Vigna unguiculata subsp. stenophylla
Also known as Vigna triloba var. stenophylla, Vigna triloba, Dolichos hispidus, Vigna unguiculata subsp. protracta
Tropical Plants · Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Vigna · Cowpea Relative · African Native · Tropical Perennial · Climbing Vine · Part Shade · Legume · Wildlife Garden · Savanna Plant · Fast Growing
This wild African cowpea relative is a fast-growing, twining perennial suited to warm, frost-free gardens with well-drained soil and moderate moisture. It performs best with a trellis or support structure and appreciates a few hours of direct sun combined with partial shade in the hottest climates. Water regularly during active growth but ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly until soil is moist, then allow the top inch to dry before watering again · Every 5-7 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–8
- Temperature
- 20°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 9a-11b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Caprivi Strip, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle
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