Wild Bushbean
Macroptilium lathyroides
Harry Rose from South West Rocks, Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Macroptilium
- Species:
- Macroptilium lathyroides
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple, red
Native Range
United States: Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Navassa Island, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
velvetbean caterpillar (Anticarsia gemmatalis), Cassius Blue (Leptotes cassius)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to tropical and subtropical regions, often found in disturbed areas