Calopo, Wild ground nut
Calopogonium mucunoides
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: calopogonium
Plant ID (slug): calopogonium-mucunoides
Numeric ID: 24812
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Calopogonium mucunoides is a 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Tropical America and the West Indies.
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Calopogonium mucunoides Calopo, Wild ground nut