Neustanthus is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the pea family Fabaceae and its tribe Phaseoleae. The only species is Neustanthus phaseoloides, called tropical kudzu. [2][3] This species is a forage crop and cover crop used in the tropics. [4] . It is known as puero in Australia and tropical kudzu[5] in most tropical regions.

Tropical kudzu is a perennial, vigorous, deep-rooted, vining or climbing nitrogen-fixing plant with vines up to 10 m long. This crop tolerates high water levels (even occasional water logging), grows well in the dry season, and can tolerate acidic soils and shade.

Tropical kudzu (Pueraria phaseoloides (Roxb.) Benth.) is a vigorous, dense-growing vine cultivated in tropical countries as a cover crop, green manure and fodder for livestock. Tropical kudzu is a vigorous twining and climbing perennial legume.

Jul 22, 2013 · P. phaseoloides is a vigorous fast-growing vine included in the Global Compendium of Weeds (Randall, 2012) and listed as one of the most aggressive weeds invading moist habitats in tropical and subtropical regions (USDA-ARS, 2012). It spreads by seeds and by runners (i.e., stolons) which are structures that enable plants to multiply rapidly and ...

Plant database entry for Tropical Kudzu (Pueraria phaseoloides) with 3 images and 29 data details.

Tropical Kudzu is native to Malaysia, although it is widely distributed throughout the world in the wet tropics. Tropical Kudzu is often used as a nitrogen-fixing green manure or grown as a cover crop in coffee, oil palm, citrus, and rubber plantations.

Oct 4, 2022 · While most growers are concerned to control other weeds to assist the establishment of P. phaseoloides, it can become necessary to control P. phaseoloides itself where it is a weed or invasive plant. This can be achieved with 2,4-D and related compounds. It is also susceptible to paraquat (Riepma, 1962).

Tropical kudzu is a robust, fast-growing plant that thrives in various conditions, marking it as generally easy to care for. Key care points for tropical kudzu include providing ample sunlight and regular watering, though it's tolerant of temporary drought.

An invasive species when growing in tropical and subtropical habitats due to its fast growth, its wide seed distribution and its ability to fully cover other plants. P. phaseoloides is one of the most invasive species in the United States.

Tropical kudzu is a versatile legume vine that grows well in hot and humid environments. It helps control soil erosion and enriches soil with nitrogen.