What is another word for stizolobium?
Pronunciation: [stˌɪzəlˈə͡ʊbi͡əm] (IPA) 
Stizolobium is a genus of flowering plants that is native to tropical regions. Commonly known as velvet beans, these plants are used for various medicinal purposes and as a food source for livestock. There are various synonyms for the word stizolobium which include Mucuna pruriens, Cowhage, Buffalo bean, and Pica-pica. The name Mucuna pruriens is derived from the Latin word "mucuna" which means "itchy hairs", a reference to the stinging hairs on the pods of the plant. Cowhage is another synonym for stizolobium, which is derived from the use of the plant in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat various ailments in cows.
