Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Garden Explorer
Search
Map
Names
Features
Taxon
Afrikaans
English
Taxon
Vigna subterranea
Common name:
Bambara groundnut
Family:
Fabaceae (Pea)
Distribution:
West Africa
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
Bambara groundnut represents the third most important grain legume in semi-arid Africa. It is resistant to high temperature and is suitable for marginal soils where other leguminous crops cannot be grown. It is an important crop for poorer people in Africa who cannot afford expensive animal protein.
Locations
1:
Seed Store Fridge 4
(SS fridge4)
• Accession: 2020-394 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Agricultural - heirloom or traditional cultivar
2:
Seed Store
• Accession: 2017-203 • Origin: Zimbabwe • Provenance: Horticultural
Area
Individual