Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudolablab
ID:
184896

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) J.B.Gillett

Source:
ildis

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.20: 104 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184225

Common Names

  • Pseudolablab Vatovaea
  • False Lablab Vatovaea
  • False Hyacinth Bean Vatovaea

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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus cibellii Chiov. [valid]
  • Vatovaea biloba Chiov. [valid]
  • Vigna pseudolablab Harms [valid]

Description

Vatovaea pseudolablab (also called False Lablab, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has white flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vatovaea pseudolablab is used as an ornamental plant, for soil conservation, and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vatovaea pseudolablab has small, white or pink flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vatovaea pseudolablab is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vatovaea pseudolablab

Vatovaea pseudolablab can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Vatovaea pseudolablab FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vatovaea pseudolablab?

Vatovaea pseudolablab

What is the common name of Vatovaea pseudolablab?

False Lablab

What is the habitat of Vatovaea pseudolablab?

It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Vatovaea genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Jan Bevington Gillett (1911-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Gillett' in the authors string.