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fava

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 (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Phaseolus lunatus (fava)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chilipuca Colorada

French haricot-de-lima

German Limabohne

Portuguese fava

Similar Species in Phaseolus

Phaseolus polystachios

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fava?

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

What is the conservation status of fava?

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

Where does fava live?

fava 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 fava belong to?

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

Is fava endangered?

No, fava (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 fava belong to?

fava (Phaseolus lunatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of fava?

The closest relatives of fava in the genus Phaseolus include feijão-comum, feijão-da-espanha, Year Bean, Metcalfe bean, Galapagos Bean.