Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccineus
ID:
183913

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 724 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183242

Common Names

  • Scarlet Runner Bean
  • Scarlet Emperor Bean
  • Runner Bean

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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus formosus Kunth [valid]
  • Phaseolus obvallatus Schltdl. [valid]
  • Phaseolus coccineus obvallatus (Schltdl.) Maréchal, Mascherpa & Stainier [valid]
  • Phaseolus coccineus coccineus [unknown]
  • Phaseolus multiflorus Lam. [illegitimate]
  • Phaseolus coccineus formosus (Kunth) Maréchal, Mascherpa & Stainier [valid]
  • Phaseolus sylvestris Kunth [valid]
  • Phaseolus vulgaris coccineus L. [unknown]
  • Lipusa multiflora Alef. [illegitimate]
  • Phaseolus superbus A.DC. [valid]
  • Phaseolus striatus Brandegee [valid]
  • Phaseolus griseus Piper [valid]
  • Phaseolus leiosepalus Piper [valid]
  • Phaseolus strigillosus Piper [valid]
  • Phaseolus bicolor Bailly [unknown]
  • Phaseolus bicolor Vell. [valid]
  • Phaseolus multiflorus coccineus (L.) DC. [valid]
  • Phaseolus prorifirus M.E.Jones [valid]
  • Lipusa formosa (Kunth) Alef. [valid]
  • Phaseolus coccineus coccineus [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus striatus (Brandegee) Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus multiflorus albiflorus DC. [valid]
  • Phaseolus coccineus parvibracteolatus Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus griseus (Piper) Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus lineatibracteolatus Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus tridentatus Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus splendens Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus strigillosus (Piper) Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus semperbracteolatus Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus condensatus Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus pubescens Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus argenteus Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus zongolicensis Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus striatus (Brandegee) Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus minuticicatricatus Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus guatemalensis Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus purpurascens Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus rigidicaulis Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus pringlei Rose ex Freytag [unknown]
  • Phaseolus coccineus timilpanensis Freytag [unknown]
  • Lipusa multiflora alba Alef. [illegitimate]
  • Lipusa multiflora bicolor (Vell.) Alef. [valid]
  • Lipusa multiflora coccinea (L.) Alef. [valid]
  • Lipusa multiflora lucida Alef. [valid]
  • Lipusa multiflora niger (G.Martens) Alef. [valid]
  • Phaseolus multiflorus albus G.Martens [illegitimate]
  • Phaseolus multiflorus bicolor (Vell.) G.Martens [valid]
  • Phaseolus multiflorus niger G.Martens [valid]
  • Phaseolus coccineus Moc. & Sessé ex G.Don [illegitimate]
  • Phaseolus vulgaris coccineus (L.) Klett & Richt. [unknown]

Description

Phaseolus coccineus (also called Scarlet Runner Bean, among many other common names) is an annual vine native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has trifoliate leaves and produces clusters of red flowers. Its pods are long and curved, with wings along the sides. It grows in disturbed areas, along roadsides, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Phaseolus coccineus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop. It also has medicinal uses, such as for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phaseolus coccineus sub. polyanthus (Greenm.) Marechal & al.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phaseolus coccineus is a white, pea-like flower. The seed is small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaseolus coccineus is an annual plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Where to Find Phaseolus coccineus

Phaseolus coccineus is native to Central and South America and can be found in open, dry areas. It is also grown as a crop in some areas.

Phaseolus coccineus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaseolus coccineus?

Phaseolus coccineus

What are the common names of Phaseolus coccineus?

Scarlet Runner Bean, Scarlet Runner

What is the natural habitat of Phaseolus coccineus?

It is native to Central America and can be found in disturbed areas, open woods, and along roadsides

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