Details of genus: Lablab [2456]
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Family: Fabaceae
family_ja: マメ
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description_en: Genus of one species of short-lived, herbaceous, perennial climber found in scrub in tropical Africa. Twining stems bear alternate, 3-palmate leaves and short, axillary racemes of fragrant, pea-like flowers. L. purpureus is extensively cultivated in Asia and North Africa for its edible fruit pods. In frost-prone areas, grow as a tender annual, or in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In warmer areas, train over a pergola or wall.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: In cool climates, sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. In warm climates, sow in situ when warm enough (19-24°C/66-75°F).
pests_en: Trouble free.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show |