SPECIMEN / FABACEAE
Canavalia oxyphylla
Origin to be documented
GENUS OVERVIEW / Canavalia
Canavalia is a genus of plants in the legume family (Fabaceae) that comprises approximately 73 species of tropical vines. Members of the genus are commonly known as jack-beans. It has a pantropical distribution. The species of Canavalia endemic to the Hawaiian Islands were named ʻāwikiwiki by the Native Hawaiians. The name translates to "the very quick one" and comes from the Hawaiian word for "fast". The genus name is derived from the Malabar word for the species, kavavali, which means "forest climber".
This source describes the genus, not this particular species or selection. Species-specific characteristics and growing requirements are not confirmed.
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- Fabaceae
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