Vigna stenophylla

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A trailing bean family plant. The tubers are spindle shaped. The flowers are bluish-purple.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, Nigeria, Togo, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Vigna dauciformis A. Chev.; Possibly Vigna unguiculata subsp. stenophylla;