Goa-bean

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, and Taiwan.

🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)

Order

Fabales (فوليات)

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Psophocarpus

Species

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (Goa-bean)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish calamismis

French pois carré

German Goabohne

Similar Species in Psophocarpus

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African winged-bean

Psophocarpus palustris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Goa-bean?

The scientific name of Goa-bean is Psophocarpus tetragonolobus. It belongs to the genus Psophocarpus.

What is the conservation status of Goa-bean?

Goa-bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Goa-bean live?

Goa-bean is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Taiwan.

What family does Goa-bean belong to?

Goa-bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) belongs to the genus Psophocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Goa-bean belong to?

Goa-bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of Goa-bean?

The closest relatives of Goa-bean in the genus Psophocarpus include African winged-bean.