Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sempervirens
ID:
186245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.23: 190 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185574

Common Names

  • Sempervirens Mucuna
  • Mucuna sempervirens
  • Evergreen Velvet Bean

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Synonyms

  • Mucuna japonica Nakai [valid]
  • Mucuna japoica Nakai [unknown]
  • Mucuna mairei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Mucuna coriocarpa Hand.-Mazz. [valid]
  • Mucuna mairei H.Lév. [valid]
  • Stizolobium sempervirens (Hemsl.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Mucuna sempervirens (also called Evergreen Velvet Bean, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to India and Nepal. It has a height of up to 10 m and its leaves are divided into 3-7 leaflets. It is found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna sempervirens is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage, and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mucuna sempervirens has small white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna sempervirens is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown directly into the ground in early spring. It can also be propagated by division in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mucuna sempervirens

Mucuna sempervirens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Mucuna sempervirens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna sempervirens?

Mucuna sempervirens

What is the common name of Mucuna sempervirens?

Evergreen velvet bean

What is the natural habitat of Mucuna sempervirens?

Grassy fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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