Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carteri
ID:
1268854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freytag & Debouck

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Sida Bot. Misc. 23: 194–196, f. 71, 73 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268192



Common Names

  • Phaseolus Carteri
  • Phaseolus
  • Carteri


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Description

Phaseolus carteri (also called Carter's 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 carteri is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaseolus carteri has white flowers with five petals and a small seed. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Where to Find Phaseolus carteri

Phaseolus carteri is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Phaseolus carteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaseolus carteri?

Phaseolus carteri

What is the common name of Phaseolus carteri?

Carter's bean

What is the natural habitat of Phaseolus carteri?

It is native to Mexico and Central America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50230999: Based on the initial data import
George F. Freytag: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freytag' in the authors string.
Daniel Gabriel Debouck (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Debouck' in the authors string.