Bush Bean
Macroptilium lathyroides var. semierrectum
Also known as Wild Bush Bean
About Bush Bean
Bush Bean (Macroptilium lathyroides var. semierrectum) is an undershrub belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in open forests. Native to Tropical America, it is distributed across Naturalised in India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-November. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Macroptilium lathyroides var. semierrectum
- Genus
- Macroptilium
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Open forests
- Native to
- Tropical America
- Distribution
- Naturalised in India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Bush Bean belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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