Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
birdwoodiana
ID:
186246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tutcher

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.37: 65 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185575



Common Names

  • Birdwood's Mucuna
  • Mucuna birdwoodiana
  • Birdwood's Velvet Bean


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Description

Mucuna birdwoodiana (also called Birdwood's Velvet Bean, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to India and Nepal. It has a height of up to 10 m and its leaves are divided into 3-7 leaflets. It is found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna birdwoodiana is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage, and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mucuna birdwoodiana has small white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna birdwoodiana is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown directly into the ground in early spring. It can also be propagated by division in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mucuna birdwoodiana

Mucuna birdwoodiana is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Mucuna birdwoodiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna birdwoodiana?

Mucuna birdwoodiana

What is the common name of Mucuna birdwoodiana?

Birdwood's velvet bean

What is the natural habitat of Mucuna birdwoodiana?

Grassy fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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