Vigna caracalla seeds
Vigna caracalla commonly known as corkscrew vine, snail vine.
Vigna caracalla or Cochliasanthus caracalla is a fragrant climber plant, a perrenial vine.
It is commonly called Snail Vine or Corkscrew Flower, Snail creeper, snailflower or snail
V. caracalla can reach a height of 20 feet (6m).
The flowers look like a snail,having white and purple color, and they are extremely fragrant.
Vigna caracalla thrives on full sun, well drained fertile soil, away from the wind.
Species ID
Family:
Papilionaceae
Genus:
Vigna
Species:
V. caracalla
Synonyms:
Phaseolus caracalla Phaseolus caracallensis Phaseolus cochleatus, Phaseolus longirostratus Caracalla pulcherrima Phaseolus bertonii
Plant Characteristics
Circle of Life:
Perrenial
Plant Type:
- Climbing
Flowering Period:
- August
- July
- November
- September
Height:
3 -5 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Requirements
Soil Type:
Fertile , well drained, sandy loam
Soil Acidity:
Bit acidic - bit basic
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Water Requirements:
Moderate
USDA Zones:
- 10
- 11
- 9