Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflorus
ID:
1062312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sessé & Moc. ex G.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 356 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061650



Common Names

  • Phaseolus Pauciflorus
  • Few-Flowered Bean
  • Few-Flowered Phaseolus


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Description

Phaseolus pauciflorus (also called Phaseolus pauciflorus, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phaseolus pauciflorus is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, constipation, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaseolus pauciflorus has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single stem with two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaseolus pauciflorus is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Phaseolus pauciflorus

Phaseolus pauciflorus is native to tropical Africa.

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

Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.