Santa Rita Mountain bean
Phaseolus ritensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Santa Rita Mountain bean, scientifically known as Phaseolus ritensis, is a unique legume native to the rugged terrains of Mexico. Valued for its distinct morphological traits, this plant holds significant botanical interest. Beyond its biological characteristics, it offers potential medicinal properties that warrant further exploration within traditional herbal practices.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Santa Rita Mountain Bean
- Scientific synonyms
- Phaseolus Maculatus Subsp. Ritensis
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Santa Rita Mountain bean
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phaseolus ritensisSynonyms
- Phaseolus maculatus subsp. ritensis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Frijol de Monte
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Phaseolus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona |
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Phaseolus ritensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
Chemicals
Phaseolus ritensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CA, CU, FE, MG, ZN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CU | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MG | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CA
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
CU
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
FE
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
MG
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
ZN
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
Preparations
Phaseolus ritensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root xylem.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root xylem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root xylem
- Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)