Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Mucuna

Species:

Mucuna birdwoodiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

white, greenish-white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by warm stratification then cold stratification for germination.

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