Phaseolus acutifolius
Tepary bean
Phaseolus acuifolius, commonly known as the sharp-leaved bean, is a versatile medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to inflammation. This botanical specimen offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Phaseolus acutifolius
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and is classified under the genus Phaseolus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phaseolus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known in English as the Tepary bean, is recognized by various names across different languages, such as Teparybohne in German and mongetera tepary in Catalan. In Esperanto, it is referred to as la Tepari-fazeolo, while in French, it is called le Haricot tépari.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Teparybohne | Wikidata |
| ca | mongetera tepary | Wikidata |
| en | Tepary bean | Wikidata |
| eo | Tepari-fazeolo | Wikidata |
| fr | Haricot tépari | Wikidata |
| ja | テパリービーン | Wikidata |
| pl | Fasola ostrolistna | Wikidata |
| ru | Фасоль остролистная | Wikidata |
| nl | Teparyboon | Wikidata |
| zh | 尖叶菜豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple regions of Europe and the Atlantic islands. Within Eastern Europe, its presence is documented in Krym and throughout Ukraine. It also inhabits significant portions of the Russian landscape, specifically in Central European Russia and South European Russia. Beyond the mainland, its range extends to the Macaronesia region, specifically reaching the Canary Is. Consequently, the species maintains a wide ecological footprint across these distinct territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phaseolus acutifolius has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lectin, starch, tannin, trypsin inhibitors.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lectin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| starch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypsin inhibitors | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phaseolus acutifolius has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include drought, weight gain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| drought | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| weight gain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |