Phaseolus hintonii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Phaseolus hintonii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in western Mexico. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for its edible seeds has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific environmental conditions this endemic bean requires for survival.
Habitat
Phaseolus hintonii inhabits dry tropical forests and oak woodlands in the Sierra Madre Occidental of western Mexico, typically growing in rocky soils at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. The species requires well-drained slopes with partial shade provided by the forest canopy.
