Mucuna papuana
Also known as: Mucuna pruriens subsp. novo-guineensis Verdc.
- Mucuna pruriens subsp. novo-guineensis Verdc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing annual.
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Mucuna papuana is a climbing plant within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea