Mucuna sloanei (Yellow Jade Vine) - Video 2

Botanical name: Mucuna sloanei

Common names: Yellow Jade Vine, Horse Eye, Brown Hamburger Bean, Ojo de Buey, True Sea-Bean

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Central and South America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Mucuna sloanei seed pods
The pods are covered with dense, whiskerlike hairs that discourage seed predators.


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