Lablab purpureus

• Common Names
  Hyacinthbean, wild bean
• Synonyms
  No known synonyms
• Family
  Fabaceae
• Conclusions by Zone

  Central, North, South

  Moderate Risk/Evaluate

  This species was evaluated with the Predictive Tool and received an intermediate score (1-6).  The Secondary Screening was implemented, but not enough information was available to reach a conclusion.

  For Status Assessments:
  Not considered a problem species at this time. May be recommended by IFAS. Reassessed every 10 years.

  This species was also evaluated using the Status Assessment. We present these results in conjunction with evaluation completed with either the Predictive Tool, ITP, or the legal status of the species in Florida.

  UF/IFAS adheres to the most conservative recommendation.

  Assessment Status: Complete

• Growth Habit
  Forb/Herb, Vine
• Origin
  South America
• Tool Used
  Predictive Tool
• Predictive Tool Score
  3
• Assessment Dates
  2006, 2016
• Counties
  Miami-Dade, Monroe Keys
• Detailed Data
  • lablab_purpureus_sa2016.pdf
  • lablab_purpureus_wra_2015-1.pdf
  • climate_suitability_lablab_purpureus.pdf
• Links
  • USDA Plants Database
  • Atlas of Florida's Vascular Plants