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Mucuna pruriens, Carpopogon pruriens, Dolichos pruriens, Mucuna aterrima - video

Name: Mucuna pruriens, Carpopogon pruriens, Dolichos pruriens, Mucuna aterrima, Nescafe, Cowitch, Velvet Bean, Purple Jade Vine
Uploaded: 2024-03-29T07:25:36-05:00
Description: Mucuna pruriens, Carpopogon pruriens, Dolichos pruriens, Mucuna aterrima, Nescafe, Cowitch, Velvet Bean, Purple Jade Vine live plant

Nescafe, Cowitch, Velvet Bean, Purple Jade Vine
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Africa, India
USDA Zone: 10-11?

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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2484 Mucuna pruriens - Nescafe, Purple Jade Vine

Nescafe, Purple Jade Vine. Attractive legume with unusual royal purple flowers and seeds known as mucuna beans or Nescafe. Seeds and are used as a coffee substitute. Has been used for generations in India as a medicinal 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!

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster

This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.

Grown in

6"/1 gal pot, large plant

In stock

$49.95

Sale $29.95

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