Mucuna sloanei , Yellow Jade Vine .

[aussiearoids]

Probably been planted about 3 years now , and covered in flowers .

[Jeff Searle]

Michael,

I actually heve this species as well, I just haven't planted it anywhere because I don't know where to put it(!!!). I was always curious on what the flower looked like too. Not spectacular in looks, but different and what I would consider rare. Thanks so much for the great pictures, I appreciate it!

Jeff

[Cindy Adair]

I'm familiar with the red and blue/green jade vines, but this one is new to me. I like them all but fear that in a Virginia greenhouse I would never see a bloom. I'm afraid that in Puerto Rico that they would cover my farm like the kudzu I grew up with in North Carolina. My plan is to build a sturdy structure when I'm living in PR and MAYBE I could check and prune it frequently to keep it in check? Thanks for sharing yours. Perhaps my "tropical vinophobia" is off base and other vigorous plants would compete.

[fastfeat]

I'm familiar with the red and blue/green jade vines, but this one is new to me. I like them all but fear that in a Virginia greenhouse I would never see a bloom. I'm afraid that in Puerto Rico that they would cover my farm like the kudzu I grew up with in North Carolina. My plan is to build a sturdy structure when I'm living in PR and MAYBE I could check and prune it frequently to keep it in check? Thanks for sharing yours. Perhaps my "tropical vinophobia" is off base and other vigorous plants would compete.

Perhaps my "tropical vinophobia" is off base and other vigorous plants would compete.

I think the concern over large, vining legumes that readily set seed is warranted. I don't know anything about this species, but seeing those seedpods does raise concerns. We're all familiar with species that have gone rampant.

[Really full garden]

I made the mistake of planting this vine.I received seeds that were supposed to be the Red Mucuna.They bloomed after about two years and the seed pods are covered with stinging hairs.Can cause a very severe reaction.I spray these with Round Up whenever I find one.