Botanical Profile
Mucuna urens is a vigorous tropical climbing vine in the Fabaceae family, known for its large seed pods and fast-growing growth habit.
Scientific Name
Mucuna urens
Local Name
Ox-eye Bean
Native Habitat
This species grows naturally in tropical forests of Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of tropical America, where it experiences warm temperatures, high humidity, and seasonal rainfall.
Germination Difficulty
Easy to Moderate — seeds have a hard seed coat and germinate more successfully after scarification or soaking.
Germination Timeframe
Usually germinates within 1–4 weeks under warm tropical conditions.
Growing Condition
Prefers full sun to partial shade, temperatures between 24–32°C, moderate to high humidity, and well-draining fertile soil. Provide support for climbing growth.
Collector Significance
Rare Seeds Indonesia Nursery offers this unusual tropical vine for collectors interested in rare legumes and ethnobotanical species. Its large seeds, vigorous growth, and uncommon availability make it attractive for botanical collections and tropical gardens.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
Rare Seeds offers a wide selection of rare ornamental plant seeds. You can explore other species on our shop page. We are available to help you choose suitable seeds based on your experience—contact us at info@rareseeds.id or via WhatsApp for custom orders.
All orders are shipped with a free Phytosanitary Certificate. We use secure packaging to ensure seeds arrive in good condition. Rare Seeds supplies seeds to various plant sellers and collectors.




