Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dasycarpus
ID:
1268855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freytag & Debouck

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Sida, Bot. Misc.23: 120 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268193



Common Names

  • Phaseolus Dasycarpus
  • Phaseolus
  • Dasycarpus


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Description

Phaseolus dasycarpus (also called hairy 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 dasycarpus is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaseolus dasycarpus has yellow flowers with five petals and a large seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaseolus dasycarpus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Phaseolus dasycarpus

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

Phaseolus dasycarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaseolus dasycarpus?

Phaseolus dasycarpus

What is the common name of Phaseolus dasycarpus?

Hairy-fruited bean

What is the natural habitat of Phaseolus dasycarpus?

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

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.