Phaseolus ritensis
Phaseolus ritensis, commonly known as the Riten bean, is a specialized plant species native to specific high-altitude regions. As a member of the Fabaceae family, it plays a vital role in its ecosystem. Renowned for its potential medicinal properties, this plant offers unique bioactive compounds for therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Phaseolus ritensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Fabales, it falls under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized 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 scientifically as Phaseolus ritensis, is referred to by the following common name in Persian: فاسلوس ریتنسیس.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | فاسلوس ریتنسیس | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across North America. In the Southwestern United States, its presence is specifically noted within the state of Arizona. Moving into Mexico, it can be found throughout the central regions of the country. The species also populates the northeastern and northwestern territories of Mexico. Additionally, its range extends into the southwestern portions of the Mexican landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phaseolus ritensis, utilizes its complex internal structures to facilitate the transport of essential nutrients and water throughout its system. Within the root xylem, specialized vascular tissues work efficiently to move moisture from the soil upward to support the plant's overall growth and medicinal potency. This critical transport mechanism ensures that the biological processes required for the plant's survival and chemical composition remain consistent.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root xylem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phaseolus ritensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ca, Cu, Fe, Mg, Zn.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |