Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferox
ID:
183088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.35: 745 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182417



Common Names

  • Mucuna ferox
  • Palo de Vibora
  • Vainilla de la Puna


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Description

Mucuna ferox (also called Ferocious velvet bean, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean. It has a smooth stem and its leaves are alternate and trifoliate. It is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna ferox is used as an ornamental plant and its seeds are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mucuna ferox is a white, five-petaled flower with a long, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna ferox is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mucuna ferox

Mucuna ferox is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in moist forests, along the edges of streams, and in disturbed areas.

Mucuna ferox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna ferox?

Mucuna ferox

What is the common name of Mucuna ferox?

Ferocious velvet bean

What is the family of Mucuna ferox?

Fabaceae

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