Mucuna nigricans (Black Jade Vine)

Mucuna nigricans (Black Jade Vine) dark purple flower cluster in a close up view.

Botanical name: Mucuna nigricans

Common name: Black Jade Vine

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Eastern Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyUnusual colorBlue, lavender, purple flowersSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Related to red Jade vine (Mucuna bennettii).The dark violet blooms appear closely pushed together in grape like clusters, up to 1 ft long and 6" in diameter. Very vigorous woody tree creeper - during warmer weather this vine can grow 2 feet or more a week. Cold hardy in Florida to at least zone 9b.

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