Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
174692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy.: 81 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174021

Common Names

  • Hairy Jack-Bean
  • Jack-Bean
  • Hairy Bean

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Synonyms

  • Canavalia forbesii H.St.John [valid]
  • Canavalia haleakalaensis H.St.John [valid]
  • Canavalia munroi (O.Deg. & I.Deg.) H.St.John [valid]
  • Canavalia galeata pubescens (Hook. & Arn.) A.Gray [valid]
  • Canavalia sericea lanaiensis Rock [valid]
  • Canavalia lanaiensis munroi Degener & Degener [unknown]
  • Canavalia lanaiensis Degener & Degener [unknown]
  • Canavalia lanaiensis (Rock) O.Deg. & I.Deg. [valid]
  • Canavalia munroi (O.Deg. & I.Deg.) H.St.John [deprecated]
  • Canavalia lanaiensis munroi O.Deg. & I.Deg. [valid]
  • Canavalia sericea munroi O.Deg. & I.Deg. [unknown]

Description

Canavalia pubescens (also called Hairy 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 pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for fodder and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canavalia pubescens 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 pubescens can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing and growth. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Canavalia pubescens

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

Canavalia pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canavalia pubescens?

Canavalia pubescens

What are the common names of Canavalia pubescens?

Hairy Canavalia, Hairy Jackbean, and Hairy Jack-Bean

What is the natural habitat of Canavalia pubescens?

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

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.