Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Strongylodon

Species:

Strongylodon lucidus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical forests with high humidity