Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 405 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174442
Common Names
- Mucuna mollis
- Mollis Mucuna
- Soft Mucuna
Synonyms
- Negretia mollis Kunth [valid]
- Stizolobium molle (Kunth) Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Mucuna mollis (also called Soft 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 mollis 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 mollis is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mucuna mollis 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 mollis
Mucuna mollis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Mucuna mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mucuna mollis?
Mucuna mollis
What is the natural habitat of Mucuna mollis?
Mucuna mollis is native to the tropical forests of South America.
What are the common uses of Mucuna mollis?
Mucuna mollis 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