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African yam bean

Sphenostylis stenocarpa

A West African legume grown for both its edible seeds and tuberous roots.

Family

Fabaceae

Temperature

23-29°C (absolute 15-35°C)

Rainfall

1000-1200mm (absolute 800-1400mm)

Altitude

2000m

Soil pH

5.5-6 (absolute 4.5-7)

Soil types

Fertile, well-drained loamy soils.