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Internal ID UUID643fdd8ac5c85655314139
Scientific name Mucuna bennettii
Authority F.Muell.
First published in Descr. Notes Papuan Pl.1: 63 (1876)

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Mucuna bennettii, also known as New-Guinea creeper or scarlet jade vine, is a flowering plant found in Papua New Guinea. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and was first identified by botanist Ferdinand von Mueller in 1876. This species is known for its vibrant red flowers and is a popular ornamental plant. It is native to the rainforests of Papua New Guinea and is an important part of the local ecosystem. Mucuna bennettii is a beautiful and unique plant that has captured the attention of botanists and gardeners alike.

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Scientific name Authority First published in
Mucuna miniata Merr. Interpr. Herb. Amboin.: 278 (1917)
Mucuna elegans Merr. & L.M.Perry J. Arnold Arbor.23: 406 (1942)
Stizolobium bennettii (F.Muell.) Kuntze Revis. Gen. Pl.1: 208 (1891)

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Language Common/alternative name
Arabic ميقونة بينتية
Indonesian bunga kuku macan
Malay pokok kacang rimau
Chinese 红花油麻藤
Chinese 紅花油麻藤

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- Native
  • Asia-tropical
    • Malesia
      • Malaya
      • Maluku
      • Sulawesi
    • Papuasia
      • New Guinea
      • Solomon Islands

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Database ID/link to page
World Flora Online wfo-0000207064
INPN 447201
KEW urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:509147-1
The Plant List ild-53242
Open Tree Of Life 3921631
NCBI Taxonomy 1848216
IUCN Red List 164007552
IPNI 509147-1
iNaturalist 427215
GBIF 2951464
Freebase /m/0wbkws9
EOL 663774
USDA GRIN 24633
Wikipedia Mucuna_bennettii

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