Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Moore
Source:
ildis
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus.102: 29 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192936
Common Names
- Canavalia raiateensis
- Raiatea Canavalia
- Raiateensis Canavalia
Description
Canavalia raiateensis (also called 'Raiatea Canavalia', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a spreading habit and hairy stems and leaves. It is native to Raiatea and is found in open grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Canavalia raiateensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canavalia raiateensis has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canavalia raiateensis is a tropical legume that can be propagated through seeds. It prefers a warm, humid climate and does best in well-drained, fertile soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering. It can be propagated through cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Canavalia raiateensis
Canavalia raiateensis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Canavalia raiateensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canavalia raiateensis?
Canavalia raiateensis
What type of plant is Canavalia raiateensis?
A shrub
Where is Canavalia raiateensis found?
In tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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