Condylostylis candida

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A bean family creeping herb. The leaves are 7-10 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. The fruit are narrowly oblong and 14 cm long by 4 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,000-1,400 m above sea level in Nicaragua.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Ecuador, Nicaragua, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Plant

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Verdura

Synonyms

Phaseolus appendiculatus Benth.; Vigna candida (Vell.) Marechal, Mascherpa & Stainier; Vigna appendiculata (Benth.) A. Delgrado; and others