Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sloanei
ID:
183248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fawc. & Rendle

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.55: 36 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182577



Common Names

  • Sloane's Velvet Bean
  • Mucuna
  • Cowitch


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Synonyms

  • Dolichos urens Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Mucuna sloanei (also called Sloane's velvet bean, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It has long, hairy stems and trifoliate leaves. It grows in tropical rainforests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna sloanei is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mucuna sloanei has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna sloanei is an evergreen vine that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is also known to be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.

Where to Find Mucuna sloanei

Mucuna sloanei can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in Central and South America.

Mucuna sloanei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna sloanei?

Mucuna sloanei

What is the common name of Mucuna sloanei?

Sloane's Mucuna

Where is Mucuna sloanei found?

Mucuna sloanei is found in Central and South America

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
William Fawcett (1851-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fawc.' in the authors string.