Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
184205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 71 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183534

Common Names

  • Bay Bean
  • Jack Bean
  • Horse Bean

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Synonyms

  • Canavalia dictyota Piper [valid]
  • Canavalia amazonica Piper [valid]
  • Canavalia anomala Piper [valid]
  • Canavalia campylocarpa Piper [valid]
  • Canavalia caribaea Urb. [valid]
  • Canavalia fendleri Piper [valid]
  • Canavalia leptophylla Piper [valid]
  • Canavalia mexicana Piper [valid]
  • Canavalia panamensis Piper [valid]
  • Canavalia paraguayensis Piper [valid]
  • Canavalia prolifica Piper ex Ricker [valid]
  • Canavalia dictyota dictyota [unknown]
  • Canavalia dictyota ferruginea Aymard & Cuello [valid]

Description

Canavalia brasiliensis (also called Brazilian Jack Bean, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Canavalia brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canavalia brasiliensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canavalia brasiliensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Canavalia brasiliensis

Canavalia brasiliensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Canavalia brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canavalia brasiliensis?

Canavalia brasiliensis

What is the common name of Canavalia brasiliensis?

Brazilian Jack Bean

What is the family of Canavalia brasiliensis?

Fabaceae

Species in the Canavalia genus

Canavalia saueri, Canavalia acuminata, Canavalia altipendula, Canavalia bicarinata, Canavalia boliviana, Canavalia concinna, Canavalia dura, Canavalia eurycarpa, Canavalia glabra, Canavalia grandiflora, Canavalia hirsutissima, Canavalia mattogrossensis, Canavalia matudae, Canavalia microsperma, Canavalia nitida, Canavalia obidensis, Canavalia oxyphylla, Canavalia palmeri, Canavalia picta, Canavalia piperi, Canavalia sericophylla, Canavalia villosa, Canavalia galeata, Canavalia parviflora, Canavalia pubescens, Canavalia sericea, Canavalia dolichothyrsa, Canavalia kauaiensis, Canavalia molokaiensis, Canavalia napaliensis, Canavalia brasiliensis, Canavalia macropleura, Canavalia lineata, Canavalia septentrionalis, Canavalia papuana, Canavalia bonariensis, Canavalia cathartica, Canavalia ensiformis, Canavalia gladiata, Canavalia plagiosperma, Canavalia regalis, Canavalia rosea, Canavalia africana, Canavalia raiateensis, Canavalia madagascariensis, Canavalia gladiolata, Canavalia mollis, Canavalia aurita, Canavalia macrobotrys, Canavalia ramosii,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.