Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) Moldenke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Phytologia1: 7 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163852
Common Names
- Holton's Velvetbean
- Holton's Cowitch
- Holton's Mucuna
Synonyms
- Stizolobium holtonii Kuntze [valid]
- Mucuna andreana Micheli [valid]
- Mucuna holtoni (Kuntze) Moldenke [unknown]
Description
Mucuna holtonii (also called Holton's Mucuna, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has a rounded crown, and its bark is gray-brown to reddish-brown. It grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Mucuna holtonii is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Mucuna holtonii flower is a white, five-petaled flower with a long, curved stamen. The seed is a flat, oblong pod that contains several seeds. The seedlings are small, with bright green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mucuna holtonii is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Mucuna holtonii
Mucuna holtonii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Mucuna holtonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mucuna holtonii?
Mucuna holtonii
What is the common name of Mucuna holtonii?
Holton's Velvet Bean
What is the natural habitat of Mucuna holtonii?
Dry tropical 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