Mucuna pruriens (Nescafe) - Video 1

Botanical names: Mucuna pruriens, Carpopogon pruriens, Dolichos pruriens, Mucuna aterrima

Common names: Nescafe, Cowitch, Velvet Bean, Purple Jade Vine

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Africa, India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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