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Canavalia megalantha

Scientific Name: Canavalia megalantha

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Canavalia megalantha

Canavalia megalantha Merr., also known by the Chamorro name "Akangkang", is a plant species belonging to the Leguminosae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a woody vine.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a woody vine.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Canavalia megalantha Merr.
  • Family: Leguminosae (also referred to as Fabaceae in some resources)
  • Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned.
  • Subordinate Taxa: Canavalia megalantha var. falanruwiae Fosberg

Distribution and Habitat

  • Canavalia megalantha is endemic to the Mariana Islands. Specifically mentioned is Guam and Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as a case, woody vine with alternate, trifoliate leaves.

Other Uses

  • Canavalia megalantha is noted to have medicinal uses.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Its ecological role might be similar to that of *Heritiera*.

Resources

  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
  • Discover Life
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
  • The Plant List (though listed as an "unresolved name")
  • NMNH - Botany Dept.