Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
1334364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adema

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Blumea61: 113 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346818



Common Names

  • Mucuna Papuana
  • Papuana Mucuna
  • Papuan's Mucuna


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Description

Mucuna papuana (also called Papuan velvet bean, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It has trifoliate leaves and small white flowers. This plant is found in tropical rainforests and moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna papuana is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mucuna papuana is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna papuana is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Mucuna papuana

Mucuna papuana is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Mucuna papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna papuana?

Mucuna papuana

What is the common name of Mucuna papuana?

Papuan Mucuna

What is the natural habitat of Mucuna papuana?

Tropical forests of New Guinea

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

Frederick Arnold Constantin Basil Adema (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adema' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Mucuna papuana Adema: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.