Fabaceae · Mucuna

Mucuna sanjappae

Liana
Habit
Liana

Plant Details

Scientific name
Mucuna sanjappae
Genus
Mucuna
Family
Fabaceae
Habit
Liana
Distribution
India

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Mucuna sanjappae

Mucuna sanjappae is a liana belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It occurs across India.

Illustration representing the Fabaceae family
Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Mucuna sanjappae belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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