Mucuna subumbellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wilmot-Dear
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.45: 8 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377808
Common Names
- Mucuna subumbellata
- Subumbellata Mucuna
- Subumbellata Mucuna Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mucuna subumbellata (also called subumbellate velvet bean, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mucuna subumbellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mucuna subumbellata is a yellow-greenish color and is shaped like a bell. The seed is a dark brown color and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mucuna subumbellata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Mucuna subumbellata
Mucuna subumbellata is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Mucuna subumbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mucuna subumbellata?
Mucuna subumbellata
What is the common name of Mucuna subumbellata?
Subumbellate mucuna
What is the natural habitat of Mucuna subumbellata?
Mucuna subumbellata is found in tropical and subtropical forests
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
Christine Melanie Wilmot-Dear (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilmot-Dear' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:939070-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Mucuna subumbellata Wilmot-Dear: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.