Mucuna glabra

Mucuna glabra

Native to:
Samoa | Tonga

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Mucuna
Species:
Mucuna glabra

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, mammals

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination may occur within 2-4 weeks under warm, moist conditions.

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