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Batatarana

Vigna marina

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Vigna
Species
Vigna marina (Batatarana)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Hama-azuki
Chinese Bin Jiang Dou
Portuguese Batatarana

Similar Species in Vigna

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Catandasa
Vigna racemosa
Least Concern
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caw-pea-japonica
Vigna umbellata
Not Evaluated
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feijão-adzuki
Vigna angularis
Least Concern
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feijão-caupi
Vigna unguiculata
Not Evaluated
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feijão-da-china
Vigna radiata
Not Evaluated
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feijão-da-índia
Vigna mungo
Not Evaluated
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Fuca n’ Lepo
Vigna ambacensis
Least Concern
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Jinguba-de-Cabambe
Vigna subterranea
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Batatarana?
The scientific name of Batatarana is Vigna marina. It belongs to the genus Vigna.
What is the conservation status of Batatarana?
Batatarana (Vigna marina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Batatarana live?
Batatarana is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Taiwan.
What family does Batatarana belong to?
Batatarana (Vigna marina) belongs to the genus Vigna, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Batatarana endangered?
No, Batatarana (Vigna marina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Batatarana belong to?
Batatarana (Vigna marina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Batatarana?
The closest relatives of Batatarana in the genus Vigna include Catandasa, caw-pea-japonica, feijão-adzuki, feijão-caupi, feijão-da-china.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Vigna — 14 Species

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Batatarana
Vigna marina
LC
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Catandasa
Vigna racemosa
LC 🐾
caw-pea-japonica
Vigna umbellata
NE 🐾
feijão-adzuki
Vigna angularis
LC 🐾
feijão-caupi
Vigna unguiculata
NE 🐾
feijão-da-china
Vigna radiata
NE 🐾
feijão-da-índia
Vigna mungo
NE 🐾
Fuca n’ Lepo
Vigna ambacensis
LC 🐾
Jinguba-de-Cabambe
Vigna subterranea
NE 🐾
Creeping Vigna
Vigna parkeri
LC 🐾
Hairypod cowpea
Vigna luteola
LC 🐾
Dew Bean
Vigna aconitifolia
DD 🐾
Zombi pea
Vigna vexillata
NE 🐾
Fula-pulaar
Vigna multinervis
LC
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