The winged bean, also known as the goa bean, four-angled bean, four-cornered bean, manila bean, princess bean, cigarrillas, asparagus bean, dragon bean, is a tropical herbaceous legume plant. Its origin is most likely New Guinea. It grows abundantly in the hot, humid equatorial countries of South and Southeast Asia.
The winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) is one of six species of the genus Psophocarpus and the family Leguminosae (Fabaceae). Psophocarpus tetragonolobus is a twining, perennial herbaceous plant that is characterized by its tuberous roots and its winged pod
.Nutrition Facts
*Amount Per
*100 grams
*Calories 148
*% Daily Value*
*Total Fat 0.9 g 1%
*Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
*Polyunsaturated fat 0.2 g
*Monounsaturated fat 0.2 g
*Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
*Sodium 35 mg 1%
*Potassium 586 mg 16%
*Total Carbohydrate 28 g 9%
*Protein 12 g24%
*Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
*Calcium 3% Iron 11%
*Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 5%
*Cobalamin 0% Magnesium 6%
*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Planting Process
* Plant seeds 2-2.5 cm (1 in) deep, 7-8 cm (3 in) apart in rows 30-40 cm (12-15 in) apart, in a sunny location, after the danger of frost is past.
* Winged Bean is a vigorous vine; use a trellis support for improved leaf and pod yields.
* Plants allowed to trellis and those with plucked flowers have enhanced tuber production
* Winged Bean pods are grown just within 60 days after sowing process