It is the only species in the monotypic genus Lablab. The Kamba name, "Kyanzavi" means the mountain of "nzavi" or Lablab beans (Lablab purpureus). Lablab purpureus is a species of bean in the family Fabaceae. The lablab bean ("Lablab purpureus") was formerly included in "Dolichos". Host plants for the genus are "Dolichos lablab", "Lagenaria leucantha clavata", and "L. leucantha gourda". Lablab beans, moringa oleifera, tree collards and bush clover may also be used.