Mucuna stanleyi

Mucuna stanleyi

Native to:
Bismarck Archipelago | Fiji | New Guinea

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in 2-8 weeks.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash