Mucuna pacifica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hosok.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa25: 123 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192909
Common Names
- Mucuna pacifica
- Pacific Mucuna
- Pacifica Mucuna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mucuna pacifica (also called 'Pacific Velvet Bean', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a spreading habit and hairy stems and leaves. It is native to the Pacific Islands and is found in open grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Mucuna pacifica is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mucuna pacifica has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mucuna pacifica is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained medium. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be kept in place until it has rooted.
Where to Find Mucuna pacifica
Mucuna pacifica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Mucuna pacifica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mucuna pacifica?
Mucuna pacifica
What is the common name of Mucuna pacifica?
Pacifica mucuna
What is the natural habitat of Mucuna pacifica?
It is native to the Pacific Islands.
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
Takahide Hosokawa (1909-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosok.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mucuna pacifica Hosok.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.