Phaseolus tenellus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Status:
valid
Authors:
Piper
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.22: 696 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052323
Common Names
- Phaseolus tenellus
- Delicate Bean
- Delicate Phaseolus
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Phaseolus tenellus (also called Dwarf Bean, among many other common names) is a species of legume native to Central and South America. It is a small, annual herb with a slender stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and disturbed fields.
Uses & Benefits
Phaseolus tenellus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phaseolus tenellus 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.
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Phaseolus tenellus can be found in Central and South America.
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
Charles Piper (1867-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piper' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Phaseolus tenellus Piper: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.