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Phaseolus dumosus

Botanic Family

Leguminosae

Author

Macfadyen

Common Names

• Year Bean
• Acaletl (Mexico)
• Xuyumel (Mexico)
• Botil (Mexico)
• Ibis (Mexico)
• Cenek(Mexico)
• Patlaxte (Mexico)
• Ixich (Guatemala)
• Piloy(a) (Guatemala)
• Juruna (Guatemala)
• Cacha (Colombia)
• Matatropa (Colombia)
• Murutungo (Venezuela)
• Frijol Gallinazo (Venezuela)

Geographical Habitats

• Costa Rica
• Guatemala
• Mexico
• Panama
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Peru

Natural Habitats

• Understorey
• roadside
• thickets
• disturbed areas
• montane forest

Flowering Times

• Jan
• Feb
• Mar
• Apr
• May
• Jun
• Jul
• Aug
• Sep
• Oct
• Nov
• Dec

Fruiting Times

• Feb

Large climbing vine with abundant purple or white flowers fading to light pink

Further References

• Mobot
• Neotrop
• The Plant List 2