Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aimun
ID:
1334355

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiriad.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Blumea61: 103 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346809

Common Names

  • Mucuna Aimun
  • Aimun Mucuna
  • Aimun's Mucuna

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Description

Mucuna aimun (also called Aimun velvet bean, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It has trifoliate leaves and small white flowers. This plant is found in tropical rainforests and moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna aimun is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mucuna aimun is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna aimun is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Mucuna aimun

Mucuna aimun is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Mucuna aimun FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna aimun?

Mucuna aimun

What is the common name of Mucuna aimun?

Aimun Mucuna

What is the natural habitat of Mucuna aimun?

Tropical forests of India

Species in the Mucuna genus

Mucuna argyrophylla, Mucuna holtonii, Mucuna rostrata, Mucuna urens, Mucuna elliptica, Mucuna mitis, Mucuna mollis, Mucuna mutisiana, Mucuna coriacea, Mucuna ferox, Mucuna flagellipes, Mucuna gigantea, Mucuna glabrialata, Mucuna melanocarpa, Mucuna poggei, Mucuna pesa, Mucuna pruriens, Mucuna sloanei, Mucuna stans, Mucuna urens, Mucuna killipiana, Mucuna sempervirens, Mucuna birdwoodiana, Mucuna macrocarpa, Mucuna diabolica, Mucuna reptans, Mucuna bodinieri, Mucuna membranacea, Mucuna pacifica, Mucuna novoguineensis, Mucuna platyphylla, Mucuna pallida, Mucuna warburgii, Mucuna humblotii, Mucuna manongarivensis, Mucuna paniculata, Mucuna championii, Mucuna interrupta, Mucuna macrobotrys, Mucuna hainanensis, Mucuna lamellata, Mucuna cyclocarpa, Mucuna calophylla, Mucuna bracteata, Mucuna gracilipes, Mucuna monosperma, Mucuna oligoplax, Mucuna revoluta, Mucuna stenoplax, Mucuna thailandica,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

H. Wiriadinata (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiriad.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mucuna aimun Wiriad.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.