Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
175113

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

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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.

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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

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.