Canavalia papuana
Jack Bean
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Found natively in Tropical Asia and Australasia, Canavalia papuana (commonly known as Jack Bean) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. 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)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia