Canavalia bonariensis
Also known as: Canavalia cryptodon Meisn. +4 more
- Canavalia cryptodon Meisn.
- Canavalia monodon E.Mey.
- Canavalia paranensis Hook. & Arn.
- Canavalia tortilis Frapp. ex Cordem.
- Canavalia tortilis Frapp., 1895
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Canavalia bonariensis is a climbing shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Africa and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern Africa, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Paraguay, Uruguay
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Madagascar, Réunion