Canavalia sericea
Silky Jackbean
Also known as: Canavalia sericea f. grandifoliolata O.Deg. & I.Deg. +2 more
- Canavalia sericea f. grandifoliolata O.Deg. & I.Deg.
- Canavalia sericea var. cuspidata O.Deg. & I.Deg.
- Canavalia sericea var. yunckeri O.Deg. & I.Deg.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing subshrub.
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Canavalia sericea (commonly known as Silky Jackbean) is a climbing shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Australasia and 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)
AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Northwestern Pacific, South-Central Pacific, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Caroline Is., Cook Is., Fiji, Marshall Is., New Caledonia, Niue, Queensland, Samoa, Society Is., Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
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)
Hawaii