Mucuna pruriens var. hirsuta
Mucuna pruriens var. hirsuta, commonly known as velvet bean, is a potent medicinal legume renowned for its neuroprotective properties. Rich in L-dopa, this plant is traditionally used to manage Parkinson's disease and enhance mood. Its unique botanical profile offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various neurological and hormonal imbalances.
- Scientific name: Mucuna pruriens var. hirsuta
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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, scientifically known as Mucuna pruriens var. hirsuta, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 硬毛黧豆 (yìng máo lí dòu).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 硬毛黧豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 硬毛黧豆 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mucuna pruriens var. hirsuta has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include L-dopa.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| L-dopa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |