Stink Bean

Parkia speciosa, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerProducerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

BacupariGarcinia brasiliensis

Nitrogen Fixation

Pracaxi Oil TreePentaclethra macroloba

Nitrogen Fixation

Flat-crown AlbiziaAlbizia adianthifolia

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Giant Velvet BeanMucuna gigantea

Vigorous climbing bean can overwhelm leguminous trees and interfere with their growth and reproduction

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFood ProductionTimber Production

Edible Parts

SeedsYoung Pods

Medicinal Uses

Seeds For DiabetesBark For Fever

Common Questions

What zones does Stink Bean grow in?

Stink Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Stink Bean a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Stink Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Stink Bean?

Good companions for Stink Bean include Bacupari, Pracaxi Oil Tree, Flat-crown Albizia.

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