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Molokai jackbean
Scientific Name: Canavalia molokaiensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Canavalia molokaiensis: The Moloka?i Jack-Bean
Canavalia molokaiensis, commonly known as the Moloka?i Jack-bean or puakauhi, is a rare flowering plant species belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- As a vine, the plant can grow to be expansive and may be tempting for pets to chew or play with.
- Being a legume, the seeds may pose a choking hazard for smaller animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Canavalia molokaiensis O. Deg., I. Deg. & J.D. Sauer
- Common Names: Moloka?i Jack-bean, puakauhi, Molokai Jackbean, 'awikiwiki
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Genus: Canavalia DC. (Jackbean)
Distribution and Habitat
- Canavalia molokaiensis is endemic to East Moloka?i, Hawaii.
- Its extent of occurrence is less than 100 km.
- The plant faces a continued decline in habitat quality.
Ecological Role
- The plant is listed as Federally Endangered and is considered globally critically imperiled.
Morphological Characteristics
- Canavalia molokaiensis is a perennial vine forb/herb.
Synonyms and Related Species
- Canavalia napaliensis St. John (Makaha Valley Jackbean)
- Canavalia sericea A. Gray (silky jackbean)
- Canavalia plagiosperma Piper (obliqueseeded jackbean)
Resources and Further Information
- ARKive (for photos and facts)
- Discover Life (for biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information)
- Plants of Hawaii (Forest and Kim Starr)