Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanocarpa
ID:
183175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss.1: 215 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182504

Common Names

  • Black-Fruited Velvet Bean
  • Black Velvet Bean
  • Mucuna Black-Fruited

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Synonyms

  • Stizolobium melanocarpum (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mucuna melanocarpa somalensis Taub. ex Harms [valid]
  • Stizolobium pruriens melanocarpum (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Mucuna melanocarpa (also called Melanocarpa Mucuna, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna melanocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge or as a windbreak. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mucuna melanocarpa 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 melanocarpa is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky habitats. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Mucuna melanocarpa

Mucuna melanocarpa is native to the Caribbean. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.

Mucuna melanocarpa FAQ

What are the common names of Mucuna melanocarpa?

Mucuna melanocarpa is commonly known as the Black-fruited Cowitch.

What is the native range of Mucuna melanocarpa?

Mucuna melanocarpa is native to tropical regions of South America.

What are the uses of Mucuna melanocarpa?

Mucuna melanocarpa 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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.