Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
championii
ID:
198587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc.4: 49 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197916



Common Names

  • Mucuna championii
  • Champion's Velvet Bean
  • Champion's Mucuna


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Synonyms

  • Stizolobium championii Kuntze [valid]

Description

Mucuna championii (also called Champion's Velvet Bean, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 1.5m. It is native to China and Japan and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna championii is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Mucuna championii is a purple, pea-like flower. The seed is a flat, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings have a single pair of compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna championii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Mucuna championii

Mucuna championii is native to India and can be found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Mucuna championii FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Mucuna championii?

Mucuna championii prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Mucuna championii?

Mucuna championii typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

What is the average lifespan of Mucuna championii?

Mucuna championii typically lives for 2-3 years.

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