Mucuna pruriens var. hirsuta
Mucuna pruriens var. hirsuta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Mucuna pruriens var. hirsuta, is a potent medicinal legume celebrated in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Often called Velvet Bean, this variety is highly valued for its neuroprotective properties and ability to support dopamine levels, making it a vital natural resource for treating neurological disorders and enhancing vitality.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Stizolobium Hirsutum · Mucuna Pruriens Var. Thekkadiensis · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Mucuna pruriens var. hirsutaSynonyms
- Stizolobium hirsutum
- Mucuna pruriens var. thekkadiensis
- Mucuna hirsuta
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Mucuna pruriens var. hirsuta, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Mucuna.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Mucuna |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically throughout India. Furthermore, the species is prevalent within the Indo-China region. This includes significant populations located in both Myanmar and Thailand.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Mucuna pruriens var. hirsuta has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include L-dopa.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| L-dopa | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
L-dopa
- Scientific reports