Phaseolus zimapanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Delgado
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.25: 432 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266375
Common Names
- Zimapan Bean
- Zimapanensis Bean
- Zimapan Phaseolus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phaseolus zimapanensis (also called 'Zimapán Phaseolus', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean region and found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has pinnate leaves with several leaflets and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Phaseolus zimapanensis is used as a food crop, for its medicinal properties, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaseolus zimapanensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaseolus zimapanensis is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings and grown in full sun or partial shade. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
Where to Find Phaseolus zimapanensis
Phaseolus zimapanensis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Phaseolus zimapanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaseolus zimapanensis?
Phaseolus zimapanensis
What is the common name of Phaseolus zimapanensis?
Zimapan Phaseolus
What is the natural habitat of Phaseolus zimapanensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Alfonso Delgado Salinas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Delgado' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Phaseolus zimapanensis A.Delgado: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.