Mucuna urens
Ox Eye Bean, Oxeye Bean
Other regional names: Red Hamburger Bean
- Red Hamburger Bean
Also known as: Cacuvallum altissimus Medik. +14 more
- Cacuvallum altissimus Medik.
- Canavalia altissima (Jacq.) Macfad.
- Clitoria zoophthalmum L.
- Dolichos urens L.
- Dolichos urens Roxb. ex Wight & Arn.
- Hornera altissima (Jacq.) Neck.
- Hornera urens (L.) Neck.
- Labradia urens (L.) Swediaur
- Labradia urens (L.) Swendiatavr
- Mucuna altissima Bojer ex Benth.
- Mucuna altissima Scop.
- Mucuna altissima var. pilosula Benth.
- Mucuna umbellata Salzm. ex Benth.
- Mucuna urens (L.) DC.
- Mucuna urens (L.) Fawc. & Rendle
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Mucuna urens
Mucuna urens (commonly known as Ox-eye bean) is a climbing plant within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Congo, Hawaii