Basic information Species type: PlantGenus: LablabSpecies: purpureusCommon names: lablab beanBotanical family: Fabaceae Climate information Climate: tropicaltropical highlandsOrigin: AfricaHumidity: semi-arid to humid Cultivation information Cultivation: minor global cropForm: vineManagement: standardStaple crops: proteinAgroforestry services: nitrogenunderstory legumeFodder: pasture