Oil-hemp vine
Mucuna sempervirens
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A creeper. The fruit are on the main vine. The small branches are hairy. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The end leaflets is oval and the side ones are oblique. The flowers are rose-purple. They are 6.4 cm long. They are in long hanging groups. The pods are oblong and 7-12 cm long by 1 cm wide. There are 8-12 seeds. They are 10-12 mm long by 8-10 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In XTBG Yunnan. In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Japan, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, flowers