Birdwood's Mucuna

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Birdwood's Mucuna

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling into the family Fabaceae. Specifically, Mucuna birdwoodiana is identified by its genus, Mucuna.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence within the Asian continent. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in certain regions of China. Specifically, it can be found growing across China South-Central. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the areas of China Southeast. These locations define the known geographical footprint for Mucuna birdwoodiana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Mucuna birdwoodiana is defined by its highly specific altitudinal niche, as it is documented to inhabit a precise elevational range. This species is found at an elevation of 1700 m AMSL, representing both its minimum and maximum elevational limits. This narrow vertical distribution suggests a specialized adaptation to the environmental conditions, such as temperature gradients, atmospheric pressure, and moisture levels, characteristic of this particular high-altitude zone. Such ecological specialization implies that the plant thrives within a specific montane stratum, where its survival is closely tied to the unique microclimatic stability found at this exact height above mean sea level.

Elevational range max:

1700 m AMSL

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Mucuna birdwoodiana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Methyl asiatate, Methyl maslinate, Mucunagenin b.

Methyl asiatate

1. Phytochemistry

Methyl maslinate

1. Phytochemistry

Mucunagenin b

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Mucuna birdwoodiana has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methanolic extracts of the stalks, extracts.

Methanolic extracts of the stalks

1. Phytochemistry

Extracts

1. Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications