Status:
valid
Authors:
Debouck & N.Chaves
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa449: 3 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444068
Description
Phaseolus albicarminus (also called White-Carinated Bean, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phaseolus albicarminus is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phaseolus albicarminus is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, kidney-shaped bean. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaseolus albicarminus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Phaseolus albicarminus
Phaseolus albicarminus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Phaseolus albicarminus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaseolus albicarminus?
Phaseolus albicarminus
What is the common name of Phaseolus albicarminus?
White bean
What is the family of Phaseolus albicarminus?
Fabaceae
Species in the Phaseolus genus
Phaseolus amblyosepalus,
Phaseolus glabellus,
Phaseolus oaxacanus,
Phaseolus pachyrrhizoides,
Phaseolus parvulus,
Phaseolus sonorensis,
Phaseolus tuerckheimii,
Phaseolus xanthotrichus,
Phaseolus maculatus,
Phaseolus acutifolius,
Phaseolus angustissimus,
Phaseolus filiformis,
Phaseolus micranthus,
Phaseolus microcarpus,
Phaseolus pedicellatus,
Phaseolus polymorphus,
Phaseolus polystachios,
Phaseolus nelsonii,
Phaseolus vulcanicus,
Phaseolus leptostachyus,
Phaseolus sinuatus,
Phaseolus coccineus,
Phaseolus lunatus,
Phaseolus massaiensis,
Phaseolus vulgaris,
Phaseolus plagiocylix,
Phaseolus augustii,
Phaseolus viridis,
Phaseolus rosei,
Phaseolus oligospermus,
Phaseolus carterae,
Phaseolus lignosus,
Phaseolus texensis,
Phaseolus hygrophilus,
Phaseolus amabilis,
Phaseolus atomifer,
Phaseolus chiapasanus,
Phaseolus esperanzae,
Phaseolus harmsianus,
Phaseolus jaliscanus,
Phaseolus macrolepis,
Phaseolus neglectus,
Phaseolus ovatifolius,
Phaseolus pulchellus,
Phaseolus salicifolius,
Phaseolus tenellus,
Phaseolus venosus,
Phaseolus dumosus,
Phaseolus leptophyllus,
Phaseolus mollis,
Species in the Fabaceae family