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Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth Bean)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 503300



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Lablab
Species: Lablab purpureus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Climber
  • Ornamental
  • Vine
Zones / Hardiness edit
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
Flowering Start edit
  • Flowers Continuously
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Ovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Wall/Trellis
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • Dried seeds are poisonous but could be eated after boiling with at least two water changes edit | delete
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Contributors For This Plant
Netty (13946)
toni (36069)
  purpleinopp (8118)


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Other names for this plant:
Lablab niger
Dolichos lablab
Lablab vulgaris



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