Canavalia molokaiensis
`awikiwiki, Molokai Jack Bean
Other regional names: Molokai Jackbean
- Molokai Jackbean
Also known as: Canavalia galeata var. molokaiensis (O.Deg., I.Deg. & J.D.Sauer) Fosberg +2 more
- Canavalia galeata var. molokaiensis (O.Deg., I.Deg. & J.D.Sauer) Fosberg
- Canavalia peninsularis H.St.John
- Canavalia stenophylla H.St.John
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Canavalia molokaiensis (commonly known as `awikiwiki or Molokai Jack-bean) is a climbing shrub within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in the Pacific. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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