Catclaw Blackbead

Pithecelllobium unguis-cati, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

TayuyaCayaponia tayuya

Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation

Corkscrew VineVigna caracalla

Nitrogen FixationPhysical SupportPollinator Sharing

Cush-cush YamDioscorea trifida

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Red Powder PuffCalliandra haematocephala

Leguminous trees and shrubs may compete for rhizobial partnerships and similar growing conditions

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionNitrogen FixationWildlife HabitatErosion Control

Edible Parts

PodsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Catclaw Blackbead grow in?

Catclaw Blackbead grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Catclaw Blackbead a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Catclaw Blackbead?

Good companions for Catclaw Blackbead include Tayuya, Corkscrew Vine, Cush-cush Yam.

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