Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpureus
ID:
182274

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sweet

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit.: 481 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181603

Common Names

  • Lablab Purpureus
  • Purple Hyacinth Bean
  • Purple Lablab

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Synonyms

  • Dolichos purpureus L. [valid]
  • Lablab purpurea (L.) Sweet [unknown]

Description

Lablab purpureus (also called Hyacinth Bean, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Lablab purpureus is a legume that is used as a cover crop, green manure, and forage crop. It is also used to make hay, silage, and haylage. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lablab purpureus sub. purpureus
Lablab purpureus sub. uncinatus Verdc.
Lablab purpureus sub. bengalensis (Jacq.) Verdc.
Lablab purpureus var. rhomboideus (Schinz) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lablab purpureus has purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lablab purpureus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with small white flowers. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. It is a hardy plant and can be grown in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Lablab purpureus

Lablab purpureus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Lablab purpureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lablab purpureus?

Lablab purpureus

What is the common name of Lablab purpureus?

Hyacinth Bean

What is the family of Lablab purpureus?

Fabaceae

Species in the Lablab genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.