Wild jicama
Calopogonium caeruleum
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: calopogonium
Plant ID (slug): calopogonium-caeruleum
Numeric ID: 450
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Calopogonium caeruleum is an evergreen Climber growing to 5 m (16ft) by 0.3 m (1ftย in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Eastern tropical S. America, north through C. America to Mexico and the West Indies.
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Calopogonium caeruleum Wild jicama PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Calopogonium caeruleum is an evergreen Climber growing to 5 m (16ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.