Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
197222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.20: 132 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196551

Common Names

  • Panicled Mucuna
  • Paniculata Mucuna
  • Paniculata Mucuna Vine

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Synonyms

  • Mucuna horrida Baill. [valid]
  • Mucuna myriaptera Baker [valid]

Description

Mucuna paniculata (also called Panicled velvet bean, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna paniculata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mucuna paniculata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna paniculata is a tropical perennial vine that is native to India and Southeast Asia. It is a fast-growing vine that can reach up to 10 m in length. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be soaked in water for 24 hours before sowing to improve germination.

Where to Find Mucuna paniculata

Mucuna paniculata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is also cultivated as a crop. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Mucuna paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna paniculata?

Mucuna paniculata

What is the common name of Mucuna paniculata?

Paniculata velvet bean

What is the natural habitat of Mucuna paniculata?

Tropical rainforests of the Philippines

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