Canavalia Species, Makaha Valley Jack-Bean

Canavalianapaliensis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Canavalia (kan-uh-VAY-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Honolulu, Hawaii

Makaha, Hawaii

Makaha Valley, Hawaii

Nanakuli, Hawaii

Waianae, Hawaii

Waimea, Hawaii

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