Canavalia nitida
Bahama Baybean, Cathie's Bean
Also known as: Canavalia bahamensis Britton +4 more
- Canavalia bahamensis Britton
- Canavalia cubensis Griseb.
- Canavalia ekmanii Urb.
- Canavalia rusiosperma Urb.
- Clementea nitida Cav.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Canavalia nitida (commonly known as Bahama baybean or Cathie's-bean) is a climbing shrub within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Puerto Rico