Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polymorphus
ID:
174854

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts17: 346 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174183

Common Names

  • Phaseolus polymorphus
  • Wild Bean
  • Wild Pigeon Pea

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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus purpusii Brandegee [valid]
  • Phaseolus schaffneri Piper [valid]
  • Phaseolus polymorphus polymorphus [unknown]
  • Phaseolus polymorphus albus Freytag [unknown]

Description

Phaseolus polymorphus (also called 'Polymorphus phaseolus', 'Polymorphus phaseolus', 'Polymorphus 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 polymorphus is used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and as a source of forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaseolus polymorphus 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 polymorphus 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 polymorphus

Phaseolus polymorphus is native to Central America and can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Phaseolus polymorphus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaseolus polymorphus?

Phaseolus polymorphus

What is the common name of Phaseolus polymorphus?

Polymorphic bean

What is the natural habitat of Phaseolus polymorphus?

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