Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
204480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Wight & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient.1: 253 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203809

Common Names

  • Canavalia mollis
  • Soft Canavalia
  • Soft Jack Bean

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Synonyms

  • Canavalia ensiformis mollis (Wight & Arn.) Baker [valid]
  • Canavalia virosa mollis (Wight & Arn.) Gamble [unknown]

Description

Canavalia mollis (also called Soft Canavalia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in open grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Canavalia mollis is used as a medicinal plant and as a forage crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canavalia mollis has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by short, thin, brown seed pods. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two opposite pairs of leaflets, which are dark green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canavalia mollis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and frost-tolerant legume. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged.

Where to Find Canavalia mollis

Canavalia mollis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Canavalia mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canavalia mollis?

Canavalia mollis

What is the common name of Canavalia mollis?

Mollis Jack Bean

Where is Canavalia mollis native to?

India

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.