Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micranthus
ID:
174851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy.: 287 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174180

Common Names

  • Micranthus Bean
  • Micranthus Tepary Bean
  • Micranthus Painted Bean

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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus brevicalyx Micheli [valid]
  • Phaseolus falciformis Piper [valid]

Description

Phaseolus micranthus (also called 'Micranthus phaseolus', 'Micranthus phaseolus', 'Micranthus phaseolus' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phaseolus micranthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaseolus micranthus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaseolus micranthus can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 30-45 cm (12-18 inches) when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer and kept well-watered during the growing season.

Where to Find Phaseolus micranthus

Phaseolus micranthus is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Phaseolus micranthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaseolus micranthus?

Phaseolus micranthus

What is the common name of Phaseolus micranthus?

Small-flowered bean

What is the natural habitat of Phaseolus micranthus?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.