Status:
valid
Authors:
K.W.Jiang & Y.Feng Huang
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa433: 149 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443998
Common Names
- Mucuna guangxiensis
- Guangxiensis Mucuna
- Guangxi Mucuna
Description
Mucuna guangxiensis (also called Guangxi Mucuna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mucuna guangxiensis is used as a source of food, medicine, and for its nitrogen-fixing capabilities. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its ability to attract beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mucuna guangxiensis has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each pod. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mucuna guangxiensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-draining soil.
Where to Find Mucuna guangxiensis
Mucuna guangxiensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Mucuna guangxiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mucuna guangxiensis?
Mucuna guangxiensis
What is the common name of Mucuna guangxiensis?
Guangxi Mucuna
What is the habitat of Mucuna guangxiensis?
It is found in grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands
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
Yun Feng Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Feng Huang' in the authors string.