Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
186877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar.1: 41 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186206



Common Names

  • Mucuna macrocarpa
  • Large-fruited Velvet Bean
  • Large-fruited Mucuna


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Synonyms

  • Mucuna castanea Merr. [valid]
  • Mucuna collettii Lace [valid]
  • Mucuna ferruginea Matsum. [valid]
  • Mucuna ferruginea bungoensis (Ohwi) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Mucuna ferruginea irukanda (Ohwi) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Mucuna irukanda Ohwi [valid]
  • Mucuna irukanda bungoensis Ohwi [unknown]
  • Mucuna subferruginea Hayata [valid]
  • Mucuna wangii Hu [valid]
  • Pillera macrocarpa (Wall.) Endl. [valid]
  • Stizolobium macrocarpum (Wall.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Galedupa macrocarpa Roxb. [invalid]

Description

Mucuna macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Velvet Bean, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It has a slender stem and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to India and is found in meadows, steppes and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna macrocarpa is used as a medicinal plant, for its timber, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mucuna macrocarpa has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna macrocarpa is a perennial legume that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It should be planted in the spring or fall and can be harvested in the summer or fall.

Where to Find Mucuna macrocarpa

Mucuna macrocarpa is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Mucuna macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna macrocarpa?

Mucuna macrocarpa

What is the common name of Mucuna macrocarpa?

Large-fruited Velvet Bean

What is the flowering period of Mucuna macrocarpa?

Late spring to early summer

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