Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
175110

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 405 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174439



Common Names

  • Mucuna elliptica
  • Elliptica Mucuna
  • Elliptic-leaved Mucuna


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Synonyms

  • Mucuna fawcettii Urb. [valid]
  • Mucuna huberi Ducke [valid]
  • Mucuna inflexa (Ruiz & Pav.) DC. [valid]
  • Mucuna platycarpa (Ruiz & Pav.) DC. [valid]
  • Negretia elliptica Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Negretia inflexa Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Negretia platycarpa Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Stizolobium ellipticum (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. [valid]
  • Stizolobium inflexum (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. [valid]
  • Stizolobium platycarpum (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. [valid]

Description

Mucuna elliptica (also called Elliptic 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 elliptica is used as a green manure crop, as a cover crop, and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mucuna elliptica is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna elliptica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Mucuna elliptica

Mucuna elliptica is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mucuna elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna elliptica?

Mucuna elliptica

What is the natural habitat of Mucuna elliptica?

Mucuna elliptica is native to the tropical forests of South America.

What are the common uses of Mucuna elliptica?

Mucuna elliptica 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