Moth Bean Cultivation in India Hello friends, we are here with a new topic of Moth Bean Cultivation in India. The Moth bean is a creeping annual plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Moth bean scientifically called Vigna aconitifolia. It is also called mat bean, Moth bean, matki, or dew bean. The pods, sprouts, and protein-rich seeds of the Moth bean crop are commonly consumed in India.