Vigna vexillata

Uses

India (Bombay Presidency): tubers eaten. Africa (west): root stock eaten. Australia (North Queensland): roots roasted and eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:

Benth.; A. Rich.

Vernaculars:

Shirpur, Khandesh district, Bombay Presidency: Chaoli. Chandor, Nasik district, Bombay Presidency: Halgia

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 Plant Classification Group:

• Fabaceae

 Plant Locations:

• Africa
• Asia
  • India
    • Bombay
• Oceania
  • Australia
    • Queensland

 Plant References:

• GAMMIE
• IRVINE 1952
• IRVINE 1957

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