Genus Vigna (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of vines or erect herbs having trifoliate leaves and yellowish or purplish flowers; of warm or tropical regions; most species often placed in genus Phaseolus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Vigna unguiculata is a member of the genus Vigna and is one of the most widely cultivated cowpeas globally.
- In addition to cowpeas, the genus Vigna includes several other notable legumes such as mung beans and yardlong beans.
- Taxonomists recognize over 150 species within the genus Vigna, with a range of diverse habitats across tropical regions.
- Members of the genus Vigna can exhibit remarkable genetic diversity and thus, it serves as an interesting model organism for scientists studying evolution and ecology.
- Recent molecular analysis of various Vigna species suggested some reallocation from genus Vigna to the related genus Phaseolus, prompting reevaluation of this traditional taxonomic distinction.