Dipogon lignosus (L.) Verdc.
Half-hardy perennial twining climber with attractive purple-pink flowers in decorative clusters of 3-6 blooms during summer. To 3m. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Rumphius informs us, that the seed-vessels of this plant are a common food throughout India, eaten as our French or kidney beans are, to which however he observes, that they are far inferior. […] This plant, so far from requiring a stove, is hardy enough to bear our ordinary winters, when placed against a wall in a sheltered part of the garden.’ Introduced to Europe by Mons. Thouin in 1776. [BM t.380/1797].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [H.98/1843].
Notes
Dolichos lignosus Jacq. = Dolichos jacquini DC.
Published Dec 17, 2009 - 04:13 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2010 - 11:54 AM
Dipogon lignosus (L.) Verdc. | BM t.380/1797 | BHL
| Family | Fabaceae |
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| Region of origin | Probably Asia, but naturalised on the Iberian Peninsula |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Dolichos lignosus |
| Confidence level | high |