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silky jackbean

Scientific Name: Canavalia sericea

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Canavalia sericea - Silky Jackbean

Canavalia sericea, commonly known as Silky Jackbean, is a robust vine found in various coastal regions.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a vine, potentially presenting a climbing or chewing hazard for some animals.
  • The plant has silvery leaves.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a vine, potentially presenting a climbing hazard for some children.
  • The plant has silvery leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Canavalia sericea A. Gray
  • Common Name: Silky Jackbean
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Canavalia sericea A.Gray variety cuspidata O.Deg. & I.Deg.
    • Canavalia sericea A.Gray variety yunckeri O.Deg. & I.Deg.
  • Genus: Canavalia DC. &#8211 jackbean.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Global Distribution: Native to Micronesia, northeastern Australia, and New Caledonia.
  • Specific Locations: Found in American Samoa, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Cook Islands (Native), and Hawaii (Introduced).
  • Habitat: Often found on sandy beaches, especially on windward sides.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Perennial vine, forming mats of foliage.
  • Stems: Climbing or trailing, 2-3 meters long, glabrous (smooth) or silky.
  • Leaves: 3-foliolate.
  • Shape: orbicular to elliptic.
  • Margin: entire.
  • Tip: obtuse.
  • Base: obtuse.

Ecological Role

  • Canavalia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family and comprises approximately 48 to 50 species of tropical vines.

Quirky Facts

  • Silky Jackbean flower essence is believed to help with adjusting to new places and experiences.

Related Genera

  • Several species are valued legume crops, including common jack-bean (C. ensiformis), sword bean (C. gladiata) and C. cathartica.

Further Information

  • Plants of Hawaii (Forest and Kim Starr)
  • Discover Life
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) - TSN 501189
  • OpenUp! NHM-Wien