Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan.3: 72 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197921
Common Names
- Mucuna hainanensis
- Hainan Velvet Bean
- Hainan Mucuna
Synonyms
- Mucuna nigricans hainanensis (Hayata) Wilmot-Dear [valid]
Description
Mucuna hainanensis (also called Hainan Velvet Bean, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 1.5m. It is native to China and Japan and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Mucuna hainanensis is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mucuna hainanensis sub. hainanensis
Mucuna hainanensis sub. multilamellata Wilmot-Dear
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Mucuna hainanensis is a purple, pea-like flower. The seed is a flat, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings have a single pair of compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mucuna hainanensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Mucuna hainanensis
Mucuna hainanensis is native to the Caribbean and Central America and can be found in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Mucuna hainanensis FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Mucuna hainanensis?
Mucuna hainanensis prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the average height of Mucuna hainanensis?
Mucuna hainanensis typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Mucuna hainanensis?
Mucuna hainanensis typically lives for 2-3 years.
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