Vigna kirkii

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A bean family climber. The leaves have 3 leaflets. They are oval and 2-10 cm long by 1.5-5.5 cm wide. The flowers are pink or white. The pods are 7-10 cm long by 4-5 mm wide. They are almost straight and a narrow cylinder shape.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Uganda, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Pod ?, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Phaseolus kirkii Baker; Vigna schliebenii Harms;