Phaseolus
Phaseolus, commonly known as the genus for beans, holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices. Beyond being a nutritional powerhouse, various species offer bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Exploring its phytochemical profile reveals potential therapeutic applications in managing metabolic health and supporting overall wellness through natural supplementation.
- Scientific name: Phaseolus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, falling into the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its 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, belonging to the genus Phaseolus, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is most frequently referred to as the bean, while in Spanish, it is commonly called el frijol. In French, the plant is known as le haricot, and in German, it is referred to as die Bohne.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be observed within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in both Germany and the areas of Czechia and Slovakia. Its range extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the country of Bulgaria. Finally, the plant is also documented in Eastern Europe, particularly in Belarus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the common bean, utilizes its green leaves as a primary component for photosynthesis and, in certain traditional medicinal practices, they are sometimes processed for their nutritional and bioactive properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phaseolus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Asc, dehydroascorbate, phaseollin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Asc | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydroascorbate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phaseollin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |