Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
interrupta
ID:
198588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)3: 26 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197917

Common Names

  • Mucuna interrupta
  • Interrupted Velvet Bean
  • Interrupted Mucuna

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Synonyms

  • Mucuna nigricans cordata Craib [valid]
  • Mucuna nigricans (Lour.) Steud. [valid]
  • Citta nigricans Lour. [valid]
  • Negretia nigricans (Lour.) Poir. [valid]
  • Stizolobium nigricans (Lour.) Pers. [valid]

Description

Mucuna interrupta (also called Interrupted Velvet Bean, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 1.5m. It is native to China and Japan and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna interrupta is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Mucuna interrupta is a purple, pea-like flower. The seed is a flat, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings have a single pair of compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna interrupta can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to allow for adequate space for growth. The plants should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. The plants should be kept in full sun and the soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Mucuna interrupta

Mucuna interrupta is native to India and can be found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Mucuna interrupta FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Mucuna interrupta?

Mucuna interrupta prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Mucuna interrupta?

Mucuna interrupta typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

What is the average lifespan of Mucuna interrupta?

Mucuna interrupta typically lives for 2-3 years.

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