Hawaiian Jackbean
Canavalia hawaiiensis O.Deg., I.Deg. & J.D.Sauer
Canavalia hawaiiensis, known as Hawaiian Jackbean, is a vine in the Fabaceae family and is endemic to Hawaii. It was first described in 1962 by O.Deg., I.Deg., and J.D.Sauer.
Description
Canavalia hawaiiensis is a low-growing vine belonging to the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is not found naturally outside this region. Commonly called 'āwikiwiki in the local language, it is also referred to as Hawaiian Jackbean in English. The species was formally described in 1962 by botanists O.Deg., I.Deg., and J.D.Sauer.
Other common names
Hawaiian Jackbeanpuakauhi
Distribution
Global · Hawaii
Synonyms
Canavalia kauensisCanavalia iaoensisCanavalia rockiiCanavalia sanguineaCanavalia galeata var. hawaiiensis
