Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
197245

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.D.Sauer

Source:
ildis

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Brittonia16: 154 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196574

Common Names

  • Madagascar Canavalia
  • Madagascariensis Canavalia
  • Madagascariensis Canavalia Vine

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Synonyms

  • Canavalia ensiformis mucunoides Baill. [valid]
  • Canavalia ensiformisiensis mucunoides Baill. [unknown]

Description

Canavalia madagascariensis (also called Madagascar jackbean, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Canavalia madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of fiber for making rope, paper, and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canavalia madagascariensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canavalia madagascariensis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Canavalia madagascariensis

Canavalia madagascariensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Canavalia madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canavalia madagascariensis?

Canavalia madagascariensis

What is the common name of Canavalia madagascariensis?

Madagascariensis velvet bean

What is the natural habitat of Canavalia madagascariensis?

Tropical rainforests of the Philippines

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