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Sprawling Bead-bean

Maerua decumbens, Capparaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

6.2 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White-flowered CadabaCadaba farinosa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Desert Rose of SomaliaSesamothamnus rivae
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Narrow-leaf Toothbrush TreeSalvadora angustifolia
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Tall Mulla MullaPtilotus exaltatus

Desert forbs competing for limited soil nutrients and water

Uses

Functions

Edible Fruit ProductionSoil StabilizationLiving MulchWildlife Corridor

Edible Parts

FruitsYoung LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Digestive DisordersRespiratory ConditionsSkin Ailments

Common Questions

What zones does Sprawling Bead-bean grow in?

Sprawling Bead-bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Sprawling Bead-bean?

Good companions for Sprawling Bead-bean include White-flowered Cadaba, Desert Rose of Somalia, Narrow-leaf Toothbrush Tree.

Design guilds with Sprawling Bead-bean and see companion relationships visually.

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