Phaseolus acutifolius
Tepary Bean, Tepary Beans
Also known as: Phaseolus acutifolius subsp. tenuifolius A.Gray +1 more
- Phaseolus acutifolius subsp. tenuifolius A.Gray
- Phaseolus latifolius Freeman
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling annual.
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Phaseolus acutifolius (commonly known as Tepary Bean) is a scrambling plant within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is., Central European Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, Mali, South European Russia, Ukraine
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms