Pueraria mirifica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw & Suvat.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.7: 550 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185099
Common Names
- Pueraria mirifica
- Kwao Krua
- Kwao Krua Kao
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- Pueraria candollei mirifica (Airy Shaw & Suvat.) Niyomdham [valid]
Description
Pueraria mirifica (also called Kwao Krua, among many other common names) is a climbing vine native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pueraria mirifica is used as a dietary supplement and is believed to have anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pueraria mirifica has white flowers with a yellow throat. Its seeds are flat and brown. Seedlings are light green with oval leaves.
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Pueraria mirifica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Pueraria mirifica
Pueraria mirifica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Pueraria mirifica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pueraria mirifica?
Pueraria mirifica
What is the common name of Pueraria mirifica?
Kwao krua
What is the growth habit of Pueraria mirifica?
It is a perennial climber
Species in the Pueraria genus
Pueraria mirifica, Pueraria tuberosa, Pueraria montana, Pueraria candollei, Pueraria imbricata, Pueraria maesenii, Pueraria alopecuroides, Pueraria calycina, Pueraria edulis, Pueraria bella, Pueraria garhwalensis, Pueraria lacei, Pueraria sikkimensis, Pueraria neocaledonica, Pueraria pulcherrima, Pueraria pulcherrima, Pueraria bouffordii, Pueraria xyzhui, Pueraria grandiflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
Kasin Suvatabandhu (b.1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suvat.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:516707-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Pueraria mirifica Airy Shaw & Suvat.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.