Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lunatus
ID:
183934

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 724 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183263



Common Names

  • Lima Bean
  • Butter Bean
  • Sieva Bean


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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus inamoenus L. [valid]
  • Phaseolus limensis Macfad. [valid]
  • Phaseolus portoricensis Bertero ex Spreng. [valid]
  • Phaseolus puberulus Kunth [valid]
  • Phaseolus bipunctatus Jacq. [valid]
  • Phaseolus xuaresii Zuccagni [unknown]
  • Phaseolus saccharatus Macfad. [illegitimate]
  • Phaseolus lunatus lunatus [unknown]
  • Dolichos tonkinensis Bui-Quang-Chieu [valid]
  • Phaseolus tunkinensis Lour. [valid]
  • Phaseolus ilocanus Blanco [valid]
  • Phaseolus vexillatus sensu Blanco, non L. [deprecated]
  • Phaseolus vulgaris sensu Blanco, non L. [deprecated]
  • Phaseolus amazonicus Benth. [valid]
  • Phaseolus derasus Schrank [valid]
  • Phaseolus compressus Zoll. & Moritzi [illegitimate]
  • Phaseolus maximus Roxb. [valid]
  • Phaseolus platyspermus Haberle ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Phaseolus falcatus Benth. ex Hemsl. [valid]
  • Phaseolus foecundus Macfad. [valid]
  • Phaseolus latisiliquus Macfad. [valid]
  • Phaseolus tenuiflorus Beurl. [valid]
  • Phaseolus lunatus macrocarpus (Moench) Benth. [valid]
  • Phaseolus lunatus solanoides Van Eselt. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus macrocarpus Moench [valid]
  • Phaseolus rufus Jacq. [valid]
  • Phaseolus lunatus limenanus Van Eselt. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus lunatus lunonanus Van Eselt. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus lunatus macrocarpus Hassl. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus lunatus salicis Van Eselt. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus lunatus vulgaris Hassl. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus lunatus silvester Baudet [valid]
  • Phaseolus limensis Pi.Savi [illegitimate]
  • Phaseolus lunatus albus Hassk. [valid]
  • Phaseolus lunatus lilacinus Hassk. [valid]
  • Phaseolus lunatus longepedunculatus Hassk. [valid]
  • Phaseolus xuarezii Zuccagni [unknown]
  • Phaseolus parviflorus Stokes [unknown]

Description

Phaseolus lunatus (also called Lima Bean, among many other common names) is an annual vine native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has trifoliate leaves and produces clusters of white flowers. Its pods are long and curved, with wings along the sides. It grows in disturbed areas, along roadsides, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Phaseolus lunatus is used as a vegetable in many Asian cuisines. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phaseolus lunatus var. solanoides (Eselt.) Burkart
Phaseolus lunatus var. limenanus (L.H.Bailey) Burkart

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phaseolus lunatus is a white, pea-like flower. The seed is small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaseolus lunatus is an annual plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Where to Find Phaseolus lunatus

Phaseolus lunatus is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Phaseolus lunatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaseolus lunatus?

Phaseolus lunatus

What are the common names of Phaseolus lunatus?

Lima Bean, Butter Bean

What is the natural habitat of Phaseolus lunatus?

It is native to Central and South America and can be found in disturbed areas, open woods, and along roadsides

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