Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humblotii
ID:
197219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drake

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
A.Grandidier, Hist. Phys. Madagascar30: 112 (1902 publ. 1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196548



Common Names

  • Humblot's Mucuna
  • Humblotii Mucuna
  • Humblotii Mucuna Vine


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Synonyms

  • Mucuna humbloti Drake [unknown]

Description

Mucuna humblotii (also called Humblot's velvet bean, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna humblotii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mucuna humblotii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna humblotii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade but will produce more flowers in full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Mucuna humblotii

Mucuna humblotii is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Mucuna humblotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna humblotii?

Mucuna humblotii

What is the common name of Mucuna humblotii?

Humblotii velvet bean

What is the natural habitat of Mucuna humblotii?

Tropical rainforests of the Philippines

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