Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
185772

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Merr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc., n.s., 24(2): 10, 210 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185101

Common Names

  • Pueraria Montana
  • Montana Pueraria
  • Pueraria

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Synonyms

  • Pueraria lobata montana (Lour.) Maesen [valid]
  • Dolichos montanus Lour. [valid]
  • Dolichos montana Lour. [unknown]
  • Pueraria omeiensis T.Tang & Wang [unknown]
  • Glycine moniliforme Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Pueraria montana (also called Kwao Krua, among many other common names) is a climbing vine native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pueraria montana is used as an ornamental plant and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pueraria montana var. lobata (Willd.) Maesen & S.M.Almeida ex Sanjappa & Predeep
Pueraria montana var. thomsonii (Benth.) Wiersema ex D.B.Ward
Pueraria montana var. thomsonii (Benth.) M.R.Almeida
Pueraria montana var. montana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pueraria montana has white flowers with a yellow throat. Its seeds are flat and brown. Seedlings are light green with oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pueraria montana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Pueraria montana

Pueraria montana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Pueraria montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pueraria montana?

Pueraria montana

What is the common name of Pueraria montana?

Mountain kudzu

What is the growth habit of Pueraria montana?

It is a perennial climber

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.