Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albescens
ID:
1276172

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh ex R.Delgad. & A.Delgado

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Sida18: 638 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275510

Common Names

  • Phaseolus albescens
  • Albescens Phaseolus
  • Phaseolus Albescens

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Description

Phaseolus albescens (also called White-Flowered Phaseolus, among many other common names) is an annual herb with slender, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to North America and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Phaseolus albescens has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaseolus albescens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaseolus albescens is an annual herb native to the Americas. It can be propagated by seeds or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizomes can be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be carefully separated and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Phaseolus albescens

Phaseolus albescens is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical 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

Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Alfonso Delgado Salinas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Delgado' in the authors string.
Raymundo Ramírez Delgadillo (1963-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Delgad.' in the authors string.