Status:
valid
Authors:
Freytag & Debouck
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Sida, Bot. Misc.23: 221 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268191
Common Names
- Phaseolus Campanulatus
- Phaseolus
- Campanulatus
Description
Phaseolus campanulatus (also called bell 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 campanulatus is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaseolus campanulatus has white flowers with five petals and a small seed. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Where to Find Phaseolus campanulatus
Phaseolus campanulatus is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Phaseolus campanulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaseolus campanulatus?
Phaseolus campanulatus
What is the common name of Phaseolus campanulatus?
Bell bean
What is the natural habitat of Phaseolus campanulatus?
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.