Canavalia napaliensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Israel J. Bot.19: 168 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175469
Common Names
- Canavalia napaliensis
- Napali Needlebush
- Napali Bush
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- Canavalia makahaensis H.St.John [valid]
- Canavalia nualoloensis H.St.John [valid]
Description
Canavalia napaliensis (also called Napali canavalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Canavalia napaliensis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant vine that is used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a cover crop. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for making rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canavalia napaliensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have linear-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Canavalia napaliensis is a tropical vine native to Hawaii. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and given plenty of light and water.
Where to Find Canavalia napaliensis
Canavalia napaliensis is native to Hawaii and can be found in the wild on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai.
Canavalia napaliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canavalia napaliensis?
Canavalia napaliensis
What is the common name of Canavalia napaliensis?
Napali Canavalia
What is the natural habitat of Canavalia napaliensis?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas
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 napaliensis H.St.John: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.