Status:
valid
Authors:
Scheff.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg1: 18 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192911
Common Names
- Mucuna Novoguineensis
- Giant Velvet Bean
- Sea Bean
Synonyms
- Mucuna novaeguineensis Scheff. [unknown]
- Mucuna kraetkei Warb. [valid]
- Mucuna lenticellosa K.Schum. [unknown]
- Stizolobium kraetkei (Warb.) Kuntze [valid]
- Stizolobium novoguineense (Scheff.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Mucuna novoguineensis (also called 'New Guinea Velvet Bean', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a spreading habit and hairy stems and leaves. It is native to New Guinea and is found in open grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Mucuna novoguineensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mucuna novoguineensis has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mucuna novoguineensis is a tropical legume that can be propagated through seeds. It prefers a warm, humid climate and does best in well-drained, fertile soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering. It can be propagated through cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Mucuna novoguineensis
Mucuna novoguineensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Mucuna novoguineensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mucuna novoguineensis?
Mucuna novoguineensis
What is the common name of Mucuna novoguineensis?
Novoguineensis mucuna
What is the natural habitat of Mucuna novoguineensis?
It is native to New Guinea.
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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