Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macvaughii
ID:
1258447

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Delgado

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.25: 414 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257785



Common Names

  • Phaseolus Macvaughii
  • Macvaugh's Phaseolus
  • Macvaughii Bean


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Description

Phaseolus macvaughii (also called Macvaugh's Bean, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America and is found in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Phaseolus macvaughii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phaseolus macvaughii is small, yellow-green in color, and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaseolus macvaughii is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium such as sand or perlite. Division is done by carefully dividing the root ball into smaller sections and replanting them in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Phaseolus macvaughii

Phaseolus macvaughii is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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