Macroptilium atropurpureum
Atro, Purple Bush Bean, Siratro, Atro, Atro Siratro, Purple Bean
Other regional names: Purple Bushbean +1 more
- Purple Bushbean
- Surple Bean
Also known as: Phaseolus affinis Piper +12 more
- Phaseolus affinis Piper
- Phaseolus atropurpureus f. intermedius Hassl.
- Phaseolus atropurpureus Torr.
- Phaseolus atropurpureus var. canescens (M.Martens & Galeotti) Hassl.
- Phaseolus atropurpureus var. genuinus Hassl.
- Phaseolus atropurpureus var. pseuderythroloma Hassl.
- Phaseolus atropurpureus var. sericeus A.Gray
- Phaseolus atropurpureus var. vestitus (Hook.) Hassl.
- Phaseolus canescens M.Martens & Galeotti
- Phaseolus dysophyllus Benth.
- Phaseolus schiedeanus Schltdl.
- Phaseolus semierectus var. atropurpureus (DC.) M.Gómez
- Phaseolus vestitus Hook.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling annual or perennial.
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Macroptilium atropurpureum (commonly known as Atro or Purple bush-bean) is a scrambling annual or perennial plant within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Galápagos, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Angola, Arizona, Bahamas, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Burkina, Caroline Is., China Southeast, Christmas I., Cocos (Keeling) I., Cook Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Easter Is., Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Hawaii, India, Kenya, Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Line Is., Madagascar, Marianas, Mauritius, Mexican Pacific Is., Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Rodrigues, Réunion, Samoa, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, St.Helena, Taiwan, Texas, Thailand, Tubuai Is., Uganda, Vanuatu, Western Australia, Windward Is., Zimbabwe