Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
174690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(1): 177 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174019

Common Names

  • Small-Flowered Jack-Bean
  • Jack-Bean
  • Small-Flowered Bean

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Synonyms

  • Canavalia versicolor Barb.Rodr. [valid]
  • Canavalia obtusifolia versicolor Barb.Rodr. [valid]

Description

Canavalia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Jackbean, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Canavalia parviflora is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canavalia parviflora has white or yellow flowers that are fragrant and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canavalia parviflora is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Canavalia parviflora

Canavalia parviflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Canavalia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canavalia parviflora?

Canavalia parviflora

What are the common names of Canavalia parviflora?

Small-Flowered Canavalia, Small-Flowered Jackbean, and Small-Flowered Jack-Bean

What is the natural habitat of Canavalia parviflora?

It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates

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