Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
183024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 187 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182353

Common Names

  • Coriaceous Velvet Bean
  • Coriaceous Cowpea
  • Coriaceous Mucuna

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Synonyms

  • Stizolobium coriaceum (Baker) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Mucuna coriacea (also called Coriaceous Velvet Bean, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has large, showy flowers and long, slender pods that contain edible beans. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna coriacea is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a cover crop and for soil erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mucuna coriacea sub. coriacea
Mucuna coriacea sub. irritans (Burtt Davy) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mucuna coriacea is a white, five-petaled flower with a long, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna coriacea is an annual climbing vine native to tropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, although it can also be propagated from cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from root cuttings.

Where to Find Mucuna coriacea

Mucuna coriacea is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be found in moist forests, along the edges of streams, and in disturbed areas.

Mucuna coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna coriacea?

Mucuna coriacea

What are the common names of Mucuna coriacea?

Coriaceous bean, leathery bean

What is the native range of Mucuna coriacea?

Tropical Africa

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