Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculatus
ID:
171869

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheele

Source:
ildis

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Linnaea21: 465 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171198

Common Names

  • Phaseolus maculatus
  • Scarlet Runner Bean
  • Butter Bean

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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus retusus Moench [valid]
  • Phaseolus maculatus maculatus [unknown]

Description

Phaseolus maculatus (also called Spotted bean, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a sprawling habit. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Phaseolus maculatus is used as a food crop, as it produces edible beans. It can also be used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phaseolus maculatus sub. ritensis (M.E.Jones) Freytag
Phaseolus maculatus sub. maculatus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phaseolus maculatus is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaseolus maculatus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Phaseolus maculatus

Phaseolus maculatus is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in gardens and cultivated fields.

Phaseolus maculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaseolus maculatus?

Phaseolus maculatus

What is the common name of Phaseolus maculatus?

Wild bean

What is the growth habit of Phaseolus maculatus?

It is an annual herb with a twining or trailing habit.

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