Mucuna monosperma
Mucuna monospermma, commonly known as velvet bean, is a powerful medicinal legume renowned for its high L-dopa content. Widely utilized in Ayurvedic medicine, it serves as a potent natural remedy for managing Parkinson's disease, balancing hormones, and enhancing cognitive function, while supporting overall reproductive health and neurological vitality.
- Scientific name: Mucuna monosperma
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Mucuna, specifically the species Mucuna monosperma.
| 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, known scientifically as Mucuna monosperma, is referred to by several names depending on the region and language. In Arabic, it is commonly called ميقونة أحادية البذور.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | ميقونة أحادية البذور | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Mucuna monospermma, exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of the Indian Subcontinent. It is commonly documented throughout the vast territories of India and its neighboring country, Bangladesh. Within the subcontinent, its range extends into the unique ecological landscapes of Assam. Furthermore, the species can be found inhabiting the high-altitude environments of the East Himalaya. Finally, its geographical distribution reaches as far south as the island nation of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mucuna monosperma has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include L-DOPA, ash, copper, cystine, iron.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| L-DOPA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ash | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copper | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cystine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lauric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnesium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| manganese | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methionine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |