Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stans
ID:
183270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 187 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182599



Common Names

  • Mucuna
  • Stans Velvet Bean
  • Cowitch


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Synonyms

  • Mucuna erecta Baker [valid]
  • Mucuna homblei De Wild. [valid]
  • Stizolobium stans Kuntze [valid]

Description

Mucuna stans (also called Velvet Bean, among many other common names) is a climbing vine native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has purple flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna stans is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its fiber content.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mucuna stans 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 stans is a perennial vine that grows up to 10 m long. It is native to the Caribbean region and is cultivated for its edible fruits. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings and layering can also be used.

Where to Find Mucuna stans

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

Mucuna stans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna stans?

Mucuna stans

What is the common name of Mucuna stans?

Stans Mucuna

Where is Mucuna stans found?

Mucuna stans 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.