Canavalia villosa
Also known as: Canavalia hirsuta (M.Martens & Galeotti) Standl. +12 more
- Canavalia hirsuta (M.Martens & Galeotti) Standl.
- Canavalia multiflora Hook. & Arn.
- Canavalia pilosa (M.Martens & Galeotti) Donn.Sm.
- Canavalia pilosa M.Martens & Galeotti
- Canavalia rostrata Benth.
- Canavalia rupicola Standl. & L.O.Williams
- Glycine ensiformis Sessé & Moc.
- Neurocarpum multiflorum Hook. & Arn.
- Phaseolus barrancae M.E.Jones
- Wenderothia discolor Schltdl.
- Wenderothia hirsuta M.Martens & Galeotti
- Wenderothia pilosa M.Martens & Galeotti
- Wenderothia villosa (Benth.) Piper
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Canavalia villosa is a climbing shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama
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)
French Guiana