Mucuna paniculata

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Mucuna paniculata

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Mucuna
Species:
M. paniculata
Binomial name
Mucuna paniculata
Synonyms[3]
  • Mucuna horrida
    Baill.
  • Mucuna myriaptera Baker

Mucuna paniculata is a species of flowering, woody vine in the family Fabaceae, the bean family. It is native to northern Madagascar where it is locally known in Malagasy as vohinkovika.[1][4] It flowers between June and August.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Mucuna paniculata is found at elevations between sea level to 2,500 m (8,200 ft) in northern Madagascar. These vines can be found in both humid and sub-humid forests, usually near rivers and streams.[1]

Toxicity

Species in the genus Mucuna are known to carry irritant hairs. These hairs contain mucunain, an enzyme which causes itching.[5] This enzyme can be destroyed using heat.[6]

Cultivation

This plant usually grows well in well-drained soil under shade.[7] They are propagated with seeds.[4]

Conservation

It is listed as '

IUCN.[1]

Threats

Habitat destruction by slash-and-burn techniques pose a potential threat to the species.[1][4]

Protected areas

The species is found in the protected areas of the Betampona Integral Natural Reserve, Manongarivo Special Reserve, Marojejy National Park, Masoala National Park and Montagne d'Ambre National Park.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2015-03-26). "Mucuna paniculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
  2. ^ "Mucuna paniculata". International Plant Names Index. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries and Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Mucuna paniculata Baker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b c "Mucuna paniculata - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
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