Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrobotrys
ID:
198590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
W.G.Walpers, Ann. Bot. Syst.2: 422 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197919

Common Names

  • Mucuna macrobotrys
  • Large-flowered Velvet Bean
  • Large-flowered Mucuna

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Synonyms

  • Stizolobium macrobotrys Kuntze [valid]

Description

Mucuna macrobotrys (also called Macrobotry 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 macrobotrys 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 macrobotrys 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 macrobotrys 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 macrobotrys

Mucuna macrobotrys is native to the Caribbean and Central America and can be found in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Mucuna macrobotrys FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Mucuna macrobotrys?

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

What is the average height of Mucuna macrobotrys?

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

What is the average lifespan of Mucuna macrobotrys?

Mucuna macrobotrys 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