Mucuna flagellipes
Mucuna flagellipes, commonly known as a medicinal climber, is a significant botanical species valued in traditional herbal medicine. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, this plant is recognized for its diverse pharmacological properties, including potential neuroprotective and antioxidant effects, making it a subject of interest for modern therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Mucuna flagellipes
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified under the genus Mucuna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mucuna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Mucuna flagellipes, is known by various local names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the flagellated velvet bean, a name that reflects its physical characteristics. In French, it is known as le haricot de velours flagellé, while in Spanish, it is called el frijol de terciopelo flagelado. Furthermore, in Portuguese, the plant is identified as o feijão de veludo flagelado.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the landscape of West Tropical Africa. Its distribution includes specific territories such as Benin and Ghana. Additionally, it can be located within the borders of Guinea. The species also extends its range into the Ivory Coast. Finally, its presence is recorded in the nation of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mucuna flagellipes has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D-galactose, D-glucose, D-mannose.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| D-galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-mannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |