Vigna longifolia
Vigna longifolia, commonly known as the long-leaved cowpea, is a versatile medicinal climbing legume native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, offering significant pharmacological potential in modern herbal medicine research.
- Scientific name: Vigna longifolia
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Vigna, under which the species Vigna longifolia is categorized.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vigna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Vigna longifolia, is known by various regional names across different linguistic landscapes. In Hindi, it is commonly referred to as Makoy, while in Bengali, it is called Makoy. In the Tamil language, it is identified as Makoy, and in Telugu, it is known as Makoy. Furthermore, in the Marathi language, the plant is also called Makoy.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and fragmented geographical distribution spanning multiple continents. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, and Sierra Leone. Moving across the ocean, the species can also be found in the Western Indian Ocean, specifically in Madagascar. Additionally, it has established a presence in the Americas within the southeastern region of Mexico. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environments where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vigna longifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |