Vigna oblongifolia

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A herb. It lies along the ground or can be a climber. It can grow 4 m high. The flowers are yellow and have long stalks. There are 2 varieties.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in hot arid places with a marked dry season. The dry season can be 6-11 months. It can be in dry sandy soil. It grows between 335-1,300 m above sea level. It often grows along the edges of swamps. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots, tubers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Umuraandaraanda

Synonyms

Vigna parviflora Baker;