TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Mucuna pruriens, Carpopogon pruriens, Dolichos pruriens, Mucuna aterrima - video
Nescafe, Cowitch, Velvet Bean, Purple Jade VineFamily: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Africa, India
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Link to this plant:
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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
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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