Status:
valid
Authors:
Seaton
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts28: 118 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052235
Common Names
- Phaseolus esperanzae
- Esperanza's Phaseolus
- Esperanza's Bean
Uses & Benefits
Phaseolus esperanzae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phaseolus esperanzae is a white or cream-colored, five-petaled flower. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaseolus esperanzae is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Phaseolus esperanzae
Phaseolus esperanzae can be found in Central America, from Mexico to Panama.
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