Status:
valid
Authors:
Piper
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.22: 697 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052248
Common Names
- Phaseolus jaliscanus
- Jalisco Phaseolus
- Jalisco Bean
Uses & Benefits
Phaseolus jaliscanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phaseolus jaliscanus is a small, white or yellowish-white flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped bean. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaseolus jaliscanus 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 jaliscanus
Phaseolus jaliscanus 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