Canavalia mauiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Phytologia64: 178 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061369
Common Names
- Canavalia mauiensis
- Mauiensis Canavalia
- Mauiensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Canavalia mauiensis (also called Maui canavalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Hawaii. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has pinnate leaves with 5-7 leaflets. It is found in open and disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Canavalia mauiensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canavalia mauiensis is a white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Canavalia mauiensis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types and is tolerant of both drought and frost.
Where to Find Canavalia mauiensis
Canavalia mauiensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Canavalia mauiensis H.St.John: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.