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obliqueseeded jackbean
Scientific Name: Canavalia plagiosperma
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Obliqueseeded Jackbean (Canavalia plagiosperma)
The Obliqueseeded Jackbean, scientifically known as Canavalia plagiosperma, is also referred to by several other common names.
Considerations for Pets
- Raw seeds of Canavalia plagiosperma have been studied in the context of toxicity in albino rats.
Common Names
- Scientific Name: Canavalia plagiosperma
- Common Names:
- Obliqueseeded Jackbean (English, U.S.)
- Oblique-seeded Jack-bean (English)
- Poroto Gigante (Spanish)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (also explicitly shown in several places)
- Species: Canavalia plagiosperma Piper
- Symbol: CAPL16
- Synonyms/Related Species:
- The text suggests that Canavalia plagiosperma, Canavalia gladiata (sword bean), and *C.plagiospermus* Piper should be treated as a single species.
- Mention is also made of *Canavalia brasiliensis*, *Canavalia kauaiensis*, *Canavalia napaliensis*, *Canavalia nitida*, *Canavalia pubescens*, *Canavalia rockii*, and *Canavalia rosea* in relation to Canavalia.
Distribution and Habitat
The text mentions the species is native to the "New World".
Ecological Role
No specific ecological role is described in this text.
Morphological Characteristics
The text does not elaborate on specific morphological characteristics beyond that it is a plant.
Genetic and Cytological Information
None found in the text.
Interactions with Other Organisms
The text mentions studies involving the feeding of obliqueseeded jackbean seeds to albino rats.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Discover Life
- Garden Guides
- portail-jardin.com