Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mitis
ID:
175112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 405 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174441

Common Names

  • Mucuna mitis
  • Mitis Mucuna
  • Slender Mucuna

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Synonyms

  • Mucuna mapirensis (Rusby) J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Stizolobium mapirense Rusby [valid]
  • Negretia mitis Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Stizolobium mite (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. [valid]

Description

Mucuna mitis (also called Mild Mucuna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna mitis is used as a cover crop, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a green manure crop. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mucuna mitis is a yellow, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna mitis is a perennial climber native to tropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mucuna mitis

Mucuna mitis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mucuna mitis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna mitis?

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What is the natural habitat of Mucuna mitis?

Mucuna mitis is native to the tropical forests of South America.

What are the common uses of Mucuna mitis?

Mucuna mitis is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of timber.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.