Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thailandica
ID:
201182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Niyomdham & Wilmot-Dear

Source:
ildis

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.47: 211 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200511



Common Names

  • Mucuna thailandica
  • Thai Velvet Bean
  • Kudu Bean


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Description

Mucuna thailandica (also called Thai Velvet Bean, among many other common names) is an evergreen climber with trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Thailand and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Mucuna thailandica is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder crop, and as a soil-binding plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mucuna thailandica has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucuna thailandica can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Mucuna thailandica

Mucuna thailandica is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Mucuna thailandica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucuna thailandica?

Mucuna thailandica

What is the common name of Mucuna thailandica?

Thai Velvet Bean

What is the habitat of Mucuna thailandica?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Chawalit Niyomdham (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Niyomdham' in the authors string.
Christine Melanie Wilmot-Dear (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilmot-Dear' in the authors string.