Winged Bean.

De un vistazo

Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Annual legume

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 4 meters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 12

Floración

Late summer to autumn

Cuidados

Provide a sturdy trellis for this climber to scale as it grows quickly. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to encourage pod production. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate poor drainage or nutrient deficiency.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season.

Abonado

Use a balanced fertilizer low in nitrogen to support flowering.

Poda

Trim back excessive foliage to improve airflow and focus energy on pod development.

Trasplante

This plant is typically grown as an annual and does not require repotting.

Suelo

Well draining loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

15 a 35°C

Humedad

60 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically grown as an annual

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

Raw consumption of the seeds or pods can cause digestive distress due to high levels of trypsin inhibitors.

Niños

The seeds are small and hard, posing a potential choking hazard if left unattended.

Alérgenos por contacto

The foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may trigger mild reactions in those with severe legume allergies.

Comestibilidad

Always cook the pods and seeds thoroughly to neutralize anti-nutritional factors before consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• Four distinct longitudinal wings on pods
• Compound leaves with three leaflets
• Bright blue or white pea flowers
• Vigorous climbing vine habit

Altura

3 a 4m

Anchura

0,6 a 1m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

blue, white, purple, 2 a 4cm

Frutos

green, purple, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth appears on leaves during humid, stagnant conditions.
• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

Spring

Cuidados en invierno

In frost-prone areas, treat it as an annual and harvest before the first freeze. In tropical zones, cut back dead vines to encourage new growth in spring.

En maceta

It can grow in large containers of at least 20 liters, provided you supply a tall trellis.

Plant near tall crops to provide the necessary vertical space for the vines to spread.

Buenas compañeras

• Maíz — Corn provides a sturdy natural trellis for the climbing beans.
• pepino — They share similar moisture and heat requirements.

Especies parecidas

• Judía común — Both are nitrogen-fixing legumes used for their edible pods.

Ciencia

Familia

Fabaceae

Género

Psophocarpus

Orden

Fabales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Tropical Asia and Papua New Guinea

Conservación

It is widely cultivated in tropical regions and is not considered threatened.

It is a perennial vine that acts as an annual in cooler climates, fixing nitrogen to thrive in nutrient-poor soils.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary vegetable, nitrogen-fixing cover crop, ornamental vine

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Do I need a trellis?

Yes, this is a vigorous climber that requires strong support.

Can I eat the leaves?

Yes, they are often used like spinach in stir-fries.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Psophocarpus comes from Greek words meaning noisy fruit, referring to the sound the pods make when they dry and split.

Bueno saberlo

• The pods have four distinct wings running down their length.
• It is a nitrogen-fixing legume that improves soil health.
• The tubers are rich in protein compared to other root vegetables.
• It thrives in hot, humid climates where other beans struggle.