· Common
name: Cowpea, long bean, kacang panjang, and etc.
Origin:
Southern Africa.
Distributed
area: Africa, Asia, Europe, United States and Central and South America.
Scientific
classification:
Scientific Classification
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Kingdom
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Plantae
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Order
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Fabales
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Family
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Fabaceae
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Genus
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Vigna
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Scientific name
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Vigna
unguiculata
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· Characteristic:
Ø High in protein content.
Ø Able to adapt in many challenging
environment such as intercropping environment and drought.
Ø Able to enhanced soil fertility and
prevent erosion.
Ø Very importance for developing
country.
Ø Produce yield in short period of
time.
Ø Easy to grow.
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