Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Vigna

Species:

Vigna hosei

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

may

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, white

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Puerto Rico, Palau

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers tropical lowland environments