Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrialata
ID:
183146

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hauman) Verdc.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 289 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182475

Common Names

  • Smooth Mucuna
  • Mucuna glabrialata
  • Smooth Velvetbean

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Synonyms

  • Mucuna coriacea glabrialata Hauman [valid]

Description

Mucuna glabrialata (also called 'Smooth Velvet Bean', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical America and Africa. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and pinnate leaves with two to four leaflets. The flowers are yellow and the pods are flat, hairy, and contain two to four seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna glabrialata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mucuna glabrialata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna glabrialata can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Mucuna glabrialata

Mucuna glabrialata is native to Central and South America.

Mucuna glabrialata FAQ

What are the common names of Mucuna glabrialata?

Mucuna glabrialata is commonly known as the Smooth Cowitch.

What is the native range of Mucuna glabrialata?

Mucuna glabrialata is native to tropical regions of South America.

What are the uses of Mucuna glabrialata?

Mucuna glabrialata 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

Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.