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Bambara Groundnut

Vigna subterranea

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About

The Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea) is a species in the genus Vigna. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Africa (5 countries) and Europe (Sweden).

🇦🇴 Angola 🇹🇩 Chad 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Vigna subterranea (Bambara Groundnut)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bambarra

French Pois bambara

German Bambaraerdnuß

Portuguese Jinguba-de-Cabambe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bambara Groundnut?

The scientific name of Bambara Groundnut is Vigna subterranea. It belongs to the genus Vigna.

Where does Bambara Groundnut live?

Bambara Groundnut is found in Found across Africa (5 countries) and Europe (Sweden).. Countries include Angola, Chad, Congo (DRC), Guinea, Seychelles, Sweden.

What family does Bambara Groundnut belong to?

Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea) belongs to the genus Vigna, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Bambara Groundnut belong to?

Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bambara Groundnut?

The closest relatives of Bambara Groundnut in the genus Vigna include Adzuki bean, Beans not eaten, Black gram, Cowpea, Creeping Vigna.