Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albiviolaceus
ID:
1268850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freytag & Debouck

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Sida, Bot. Misc.23: 179 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268188

Common Names

  • Phaseolus Albiviolaceus
  • Phaseolus
  • Albiviolaceus

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Description

Phaseolus albiviolaceus (also called white-violet 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 albiviolaceus is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaseolus albiviolaceus has white flowers with five petals and a small seed. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaseolus albiviolaceus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Phaseolus albiviolaceus

Phaseolus albiviolaceus is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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.