Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1328217

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hepper) T.M.Moura & G.P.Lewis

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.69(4): (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340671



Common Names

  • Mucuna occidentalis
  • Western Velvet Bean
  • Occidentalis


Searching for Mucuna occidentalis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Mucuna occidentalis (also called Velvet Bean, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine with trifoliate leaves and small, white-to-purple flowers. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in disturbed habitats and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna occidentalis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mucuna occidentalis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

Searching for Mucuna occidentalis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna occidentalis is an evergreen vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 7-9.

Where to Find Mucuna occidentalis

Mucuna occidentalis is native to India and can be found in parts of the Western Ghats.

Mucuna occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna occidentalis?

Mucuna occidentalis

What is the common name of Mucuna occidentalis?

Western Mucuna

What is the natural habitat of Mucuna occidentalis?

It is native to India.

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

Frank Nigel Hepper (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hepper' in the authors string.
Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Tânia Maria Moura (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Moura' in the authors string.