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Kauai jackbean
Scientific Name: Canavalia kauaiensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Kauai Jackbean (Canavalia kauaiensis)
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Canavalia kauaiensis is a vine. Vines can present a risk of entanglement or ingestion for some animals.
Considerations for Children
- As a vine, Canavalia kauaiensis may be tempting for children to play with, potentially leading to ingestion or entanglement.
Common Names
- Kauai jackbean
- Kauai Jack-bean
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Canavalia kauaiensis Sauer
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Order: Fabales
- Family: Fabaceae (peas, legumes)
- Genus: Canavalia DC. (jackbean)
- Species: Canavalia kauaiensis J.D. Sauer (Kauai jackbean)
- Synonym: Canavalia centralis H. St. John
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Kauai, Hawaii.
- Specifically mentioned in connection to the northwestern portion of the island.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth habit: Vine, Forb/herb
- Duration: Perennial
Ecological Role
- The endangered status of the closely related *Canavalia napaliensis* suggests potential vulnerability within its ecosystem.
Related Species
- Canavalia napaliensis (Makaha Valley Jackbean)
- Canavalia brasiliensis (Brazilian Jackbean)
- Canavalia hawaiiensis
- Canavalia macropleura
- Canavalia megalantha
- Canavalia sericea (Silky Jackbean)
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- Discover Life