Mucuna flagellipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Hook.f.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182428
Common Names
- Mucuna flagellipes
- Climbing Velvet Bean
- Climbing Cowitch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mucuna flagellipes (also called Whip velvet bean, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean. It has a smooth stem and its leaves are alternate and trifoliate. It is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mucuna flagellipes is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mucuna flagellipes 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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Mucuna flagellipes is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mucuna flagellipes
Mucuna flagellipes is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in moist forests, along the edges of streams, and in disturbed areas.
Mucuna flagellipes FAQ
What are the common names of Mucuna flagellipes?
Mucuna flagellipes is commonly known as the Climbing Cowitch.
What is the native range of Mucuna flagellipes?
Mucuna flagellipes is native to tropical regions of South America.
What are the uses of Mucuna flagellipes?
Mucuna flagellipes is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and for its edible beans.
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:509193-1: Based on the initial data import