EPPO Global Database

Vigna caracalla(PHSCA)

Overview
Code created in: 1996-10-28

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: PHSCA
  • Preferred name: Vigna caracalla
  • Authority: (Linnaeus) Verdcourt

Notes

Mexico, Central America, South America. Cultivated as an ornamental climber.  Introduced in India, Sri Lanka, Malesia, Caribbean, Australia (Queensland)


Other scientific names
Name Authority
Cochliasanthus caracalla (Linnaeus) Trew
Phaseolus caracalla Linnaeus
Phaseolus gigantea hortulanorum

Common names
Name Language
Bertoni bean English
corkscrew flower English (US)
snail bean English
snail flower English (US)
snail vine English (US)
Schneckenbohne German
haricot caracolle French
vigne escargot French
caracolillos Spanish
caracol real Spanish
enredadera de caracol Spanish
flor caracol Spanish
flor del sacacorchos Spanish
judía caracol Spanish
tripa de fraile Spanish
caracala Portuguese
caracoleiro Portuguese
flor-caracol Portuguese
flor-concha Portuguese
trepadeira-caracala Portuguese
вигна каракалла Russian
spuž  Croatian