Silky jackbean

Canavalia sericea is a member of the Fabaceae family, commonly referred to as the legume or pea family. This species is native to and found in tropical regions across the globe. It is particularly documented in the Pacific and surrounding areas, including Hawaii, the Caroline Islands, Cook Islands, Fiji, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Niue, Queensland, Samoa, Society Islands, Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Islands, Vanuatu, and Wallis-Futuna Islands. The species was first published in 1854 by A.Gray. It is known by the common name Silky jackbean in English and other languages.