Canavalia plagiosperma
Giant Bean, Oblique Seed Jack Bean
Other regional names: Obliqueseeded Jackbean
- Obliqueseeded Jackbean
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing annual.
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Canavalia plagiosperma (commonly known as Giant-Bean or Oblique-Seed Jack-Bean) is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ecuador, Peru
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)
Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Nicaragua, Rodrigues, Surinam