Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hawaiiensis
ID:
1056854

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Deg., I.Deg. & J.D.Sauer

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
O.Degener, Fl. Hawaiiensis1690: s.p. (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001056192

Common Names

  • Canavalia hawaiiensis
  • Hawaiian Canavalia
  • Jack Bean

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Description

Canavalia hawaiiensis (also called Canavalia hawaiiensis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to tropical regions. It has a slender stem, with alternate, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas, such as meadows, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Canavalia hawaiiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fodder and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canavalia hawaiiensis has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canavalia hawaiiensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Canavalia hawaiiensis

Canavalia hawaiiensis can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.

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

Otto Degener (1899-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Deg.' in the authors string.
Irmgard Degener (1924-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Deg.' in the authors string.
Jonathan Deininger Sauer (1918-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.Sauer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:483653-1: Based on the initial data import