Definitions for vigna sinensis
vi·gna sinen·sis

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1. cowpea, cowpea plant, black-eyed pea, Vigna unguiculata, Vigna sinensisnoun

   sprawling Old World annual cultivated especially in southern United States for food and forage and green manure

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1. vigna sinensis

   The cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus Vigna. Its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall have made it an important crop in the semiarid regions across Africa and Asia. It requires very few inputs, as the plant's root nodules are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen, making it a valuable crop for resource-poor farmers and well-suited to intercropping with other crops. The whole plant is used as forage for animals, with its use as cattle feed likely responsible for its name. Four subspecies of cowpeas are recognised, of which three are cultivated. A high level of morphological diversity is found within the species with large variations in the size, shape, and structure of the plant. Cowpeas can be erect, semierect (trailing), or climbing. The crop is mainly grown for its seeds, which are high in protein, although the leaves and immature seed pods can also be consumed. Cowpeas were domesticated in Africa and are one of the oldest crops to be farmed. A second domestication event probably occurred in Asia, before they spread into Europe and the Americas. The seeds are usually cooked and made into stews and curries, or ground into flour or paste. Most cowpeas are grown on the African continent, particularly in Nigeria and Niger, which account for 66% of world production. A 1997 estimate suggests that cowpeas are cultivated on 12.5 million hectares (31 million acres) of land, have a worldwide production of 3 million tonnes and are consumed by 200 million people on a daily basis. Insect infestation is a major constraint to the production of cowpea, sometimes causing over 90% loss in yield. The legume pod borer Maruca vitrata is the main preharvest pest of the cowpea and the cowpea weevil Callosobruchus maculatus the main postharvest pest.

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1. vigna sinensis

   Vigna sinensis, also known as cowpea or black-eyed pea, is a type of legume or annual plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is widely cultivated in many parts of the world for its edible beans. This plant is tolerant to drought and high temperatures, making it suitable for cultivation in subtropical and tropical regions. Vigna sinensis is also known for its nitrogen-fixing capability, hence improving soil fertility. The beans are high in protein and are often used in a variety of dishes.

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   The numerical value of vigna sinensis in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of vigna sinensis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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