Status:
valid
Authors:
(Piper) Freytag & Debouck
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Sida, Bot. Misc.23: 155 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268190
Common Names
- Phaseolus Anisophyllus
- Phaseolus
- Anisophyllus
Description
Phaseolus anisophyllus (also called two-leaved bean, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an annual herb growing to 1–2 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Phaseolus anisophyllus is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaseolus anisophyllus has white flowers with five petals and a small seed. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaseolus anisophyllus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the root system. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist. Division of the root system can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Phaseolus anisophyllus
Phaseolus anisophyllus is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
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
References
George F. Freytag: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freytag' in the authors string.