Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.23: 194 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182514
Common Names
- Pogge's Velvet Bean
- Mucuna Bean
- Cowitch
Synonyms
- Mucuna rubro-aurantiaca De Wild. [valid]
- Stizolobium poggei (Taub.) Hiern [valid]
- Mucuna poggei poggei [unknown]
Description
Mucuna poggei (also called Pogge's 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 poggei is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mucuna poggei has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mucuna poggei 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 poggei
Mucuna poggei can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Mucuna poggei FAQ
What are the common names of Mucuna poggei?
Mucuna poggei is commonly known as the Pogge's Cowitch.
What is the native range of Mucuna poggei?
Mucuna poggei is native to tropical regions of South America.
What are the uses of Mucuna poggei?
Mucuna poggei 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