Vigna radiata var. radiata
Vigna radiata radiata
Vigna radiata var. radiata, commonly known as mung bean, is a nutrient-dense legume celebrated for its significant medicinal properties. Rich in proteins, vitamins, and antioxidants, it serves as a functional food used in traditional medicine to support digestion, detoxify the body, and promote overall metabolic health and vitality.
- Scientific name: Vigna radiata var. radiata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Vigna as the specific variety Vigna radiata var. radiata.
| 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, known scientifically as Vigna radiata var. radiata, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as Vigna radiata radiata, while in Chinese, it carries various designations such as 安豆, 诺古干-宝日其格, 黑绿豆, and 绿豆.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 安豆 | Wikidata |
| en | Vigna radiata radiata | Wikidata |
| zh | 诺古干-宝日其格 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑绿豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 绿豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 绿豆芽 | Wikidata |
| zh | 绿豆衣 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within Great Britain. Its range extends into Eastern Europe, specifically covering South European Russia and Ukraine. Furthermore, the species is found in West Tropical Africa, including the nation of Benin. Finally, its distribution continues through the West Tropical African region of Burkina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |