Status:
valid
Authors:
(Reinecke) Wilmot-Dear
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.45: 21 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377762
Common Names
- Smooth Cowitch
- Smooth Mucuna
- Mucuna glabra
Synonyms
- Mucuna urens glabra [unknown]
Description
Mucuna glabra (also called 'Smooth Velvetbean', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It has a twining stem and grows up to 5 meters long. It prefers moist soils and is often found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Mucuna glabra is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of nectar for bees, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mucuna glabra flowers are small, white, and arranged in a globular inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single leaf with a sheath at the base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mucuna glabra is a tropical vine native to South America. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11 and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Mucuna glabra
Mucuna glabra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Mucuna glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mucuna glabra?
Mucuna glabra
What is the common name of Mucuna glabra?
Mucuna
What is the natural habitat of Mucuna glabra?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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