Vigna radiata var. setulosa
(Dalzall) Ohwi & Ohashi
Jerusalem pea
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Description
A climbing bean vine native to tropical regions, including Papua New Guinea where it grows at altitudes between 15-1,830 m above sea level. The plant produces small pods containing approximately 9 seeds.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. In Papua New Guinea it grows between 15-1,830 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, West Africa,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chamdadi
References (5)
- GAMMIE, (As Phaseolus trinervius)
- Kiple, K.F. & Ornelas, K.C., (eds), 2000, The Cambridge World History of Food. CUP p 1793 (As Phaseolus trinervius)
- Prodr. fl. Ind. orient. 245. 1834 (As Phaseolus trinervius)
- Tindall, H.D., 1983, Vegetables in the Tropics, Macmillan p 281 (As Phaseolus trinervius)
- WATT, (As Phaseolus trinervius)
