Canavalia favieri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.C.Nielsen
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia14: 347 (1992 publ. 1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583807
Common Names
- Canavalia Favieri
- Favieri Canavalia
- Favieri's Canavalia
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Canavalia favieri (also called Favier's jackbean, among many other common names) is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in the tropical rainforests of the region. It typically grows in lowland forests, and can reach heights of up to 4 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Canavalia favieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a ground cover and to make natural dyes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canavalia favieri has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Canavalia favieri is a tropical legume that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated.
Where to Find Canavalia favieri
Canavalia favieri can be found in the wild in Mexico and Central America.
Canavalia favieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canavalia favieri?
Canavalia favieri
What is the natural habitat of Canavalia favieri?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
What is the ideal temperature for Canavalia favieri?
It prefers temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F).
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
Ivan Christian Nielsen (1946-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.C.Nielsen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972831-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Canavalia favieri I.C.Nielsen: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.