Cowpea is important for food safety in several countries of Africa. In spite of this importance, we have an insufficiency of data on the morphophenologic and nutritional characteristics of Vigna unguiculata in Côte d’ Ivoire. Then, in the present study, analysis of morphological and phenologic traits of 10 cowpea accessions was carried out to identify ideal plant producing simultaneously in quantity seeds and fodder during a short time of culture cycle. The 10 accessions were cultivated under the same pedological and climatic conditions according to a device in block with 5 repetitions. Germination growth and reproduction parameters were evaluated from the sowing to the harvest period. Results show that any accession can be retained as the ideal plant. However, NR2 and NRB1 can be recommended for their high seed yield. NB1 can be retained for the production of seeds and fodder. On the other hand, accessions NN1, NN2, NRB2, NMC1, and NMC2 can be appreciated for a higher length of pods and for their earlier cycle.
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