Canavalia hawaiiensis
Hawaiian Jackbean, Puakauhi
Also known as: Canavalia galeata var. hawaiiensis (O.Deg., I.Deg. & J.D.Sauer) Fosberg +4 more
- Canavalia galeata var. hawaiiensis (O.Deg., I.Deg. & J.D.Sauer) Fosberg
- Canavalia iaoensis H.St.John
- Canavalia kauensis H.St.John
- Canavalia rockii H.St.John
- Canavalia sanguinea H.St.John
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Naturally occurring in the Pacific, Canavalia hawaiiensis (commonly known as Hawaiian Jackbean or Puakauhi) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Hawaii