Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bennettii
ID:
207735

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Descr. Notes Papuan Pl.1: 63 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207064

Common Names

  • Mucuna bennettii
  • Bennett's Velvet Bean
  • Bennett Velvet Bean

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Synonyms

  • Mucuna miniata Merr. [valid]
  • Mucuna elegans Merr. & L.M.Perry [valid]
  • Stizolobium bennettii (F.Muell.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Mucuna bennettii (also called Bennett's Velvet Bean, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing shrub with yellow flowers and long, flat pods. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna bennettii is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mucuna bennettii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna bennettii is a tropical evergreen vine that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted into larger containers and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Mucuna bennettii

Mucuna bennettii is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Mucuna bennettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna bennettii?

Mucuna bennettii

What is the common name of Mucuna bennettii?

Bennett's Velvet Bean

What is the natural habitat of Mucuna bennettii?

Woodlands and open fields

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