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Sieva bean

Phaseolus lunatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (20 countries), Asia (Philippines, Taiwan), Europe (Spain), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (5 countries).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇳 Senegal 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇹🇬 Togo 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau 🇱🇷 Liberia 🇦🇴 Angola 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇪🇸 Spain 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇱 Mali 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇪 Niger 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇩 Sudan 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Species

Phaseolus lunatus (Sieva bean)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chilipuca Colorada

French haricot-de-lima

German Limabohne

Portuguese fava

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sieva bean?

The scientific name of Sieva bean is Phaseolus lunatus. It belongs to the genus Phaseolus.

What is the conservation status of Sieva bean?

Sieva bean (Phaseolus lunatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sieva bean live?

Sieva bean is found in Widely distributed across Africa (20 countries), Asia (Philippines, Taiwan), Europe (Spain), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea.

What family does Sieva bean belong to?

Sieva bean (Phaseolus lunatus) belongs to the genus Phaseolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Sieva bean endangered?

No, Sieva bean (Phaseolus lunatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sieva bean belong to?

Sieva bean (Phaseolus lunatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Sieva bean?

The closest relatives of Sieva bean in the genus Phaseolus include Bean, Bermuda Bean, Galapagos Bean, Year Bean, Metcalfe bean.