Mucuna chiapaneca
Botanical Information
| Family | Leguminosae (Papilionoideae) |
| Genus | Mucuna |
| Species | chiapaneca |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Vine |
| Origin | Discovered in 2016 in Mexico it is one of six species in the genus from that country. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The plant contains a dopamine precursor, L-DOPA which may possibly be used in the treatment of Parkinsons. |