Mucuna toppingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc.76: 85 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377802
Common Names
- Mucuna toppingii
- Toppingii Mucuna
- Toppingii Mucuna Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mucuna toppingii (also called Topping's velvet bean, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mucuna toppingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mucuna toppingii is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mucuna toppingii is a tropical legume found in South America. It is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs.
Where to Find Mucuna toppingii
Mucuna toppingii is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Mucuna toppingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mucuna toppingii?
Mucuna toppingii
What is the common name of Mucuna toppingii?
Topping's mucuna
What is the natural habitat of Mucuna toppingii?
Mucuna toppingii is found in tropical and subtropical forests
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:509303-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Mucuna toppingii Merr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.