Vigna angivensis

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A bean family plant. It keeps growing from year to year. It is a creeping or climbing herb. The flowers are purple to pink. The pods have 11 to 3 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in grassland and open wooodland. It grows between 30-2,180 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Vegetable, roots, pods, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Avoko, Avokombiby, Havoko, Kimaosy, Kismaotsa, Vahizato, Voanimban'dzaza

Synonyms

Lotus angivensis Bojer; Tephrosia angivensis Bojer; Tephrosia heterophylla Bojer; Vigna harmsii R. Vig.;