Canavalia lineata
Asian Beach Jackbean
Also known as: Dolichos lineatus Murray +1 more
- Dolichos lineatus Murray
- Dolichos lineatus Thunb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial or subshrub.
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Canavalia lineata (commonly known as Asian beach jackbean) is a climbing herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Cambodia, China Southeast, Hainan, Japan, Jawa, Kazan-retto, Korea, Malaya, Nansei-shoto, Ogasawara-shoto, Philippines, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Maldives