Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundatus
ID:
1268867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freytag & Debouck

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Sida, Bot. Misc.23: 132 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268205



Common Names

  • Phaseolus Rotundatus
  • Phaseolus
  • Rotundatus


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Description

Phaseolus rotundatus (also called round 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 rotundatus is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phaseolus rotundatus is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaseolus rotundatus 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 rotundatus

Phaseolus rotundatus is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Phaseolus rotundatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaseolus rotundatus?

Phaseolus rotundatus

What is the common name of Phaseolus rotundatus?

Round bean

What is the natural habitat of Phaseolus rotundatus?

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.