Phaseolus coccineus
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Phaseolus coccineus L.
| Order | Fabales |
|---|---|
| Family | Leguminosae - Papilionoideae |
| Genus | Phaseolus |
2n = 22
Origin : Mexico to Panama
wild and cultivated
| English | {{{english}}} |
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| French | {{{french}}} |
Description
The species has a hypogeal germination, instead of epigeal as in Phaseolus vulgaris.
Popular names
- English: runner bean, scarlet runner bean
- French: haricot d'Espagne
Classification
Phaseolus coccineus L. (1753)
synonym: Phaseolus multiflorus Lam. (1789)
Cultivars
Characters used to describe cultivars and genetic resources are organised in a descriptor list published by Bioversity: Phaseolus coccineus descriptors (html)
History
Uses
- ornamental: climbing types with red or variegated flowers
- pulse: uncommon, but true 'Soissons' beans belong to this species, and some 'giant' or 'elephant' beans.
- flowers and leaves from wild types eaten in Mesoamerica.