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frijol espada

Canavalia ensiformis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Canavalia ensiformis (frijol espada)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish frijol espada

French pois gogane

German Schwertbohne

Portuguese feijão-de-porco

Similar Species in Canavalia

Canavalia molokaiensis

Critically Endangered

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Jack-bean

Canavalia napaliensis

Critically Endangered

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Jack Bean

Canavalia pubescens

Critically Endangered

Canavalia hawaiiensis

Vulnerable

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Barbicou-bean

Canavalia brasiliensis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of frijol espada?

The scientific name of frijol espada is Canavalia ensiformis. It belongs to the genus Canavalia.

Where does frijol espada live?

frijol espada is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chad, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Equatorial Guinea.

What family does frijol espada belong to?

frijol espada (Canavalia ensiformis) belongs to the genus Canavalia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does frijol espada belong to?

frijol espada (Canavalia ensiformis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of frijol espada?

The closest relatives of frijol espada in the genus Canavalia include poroto sable, Molokai Jack-bean, Jack-bean, Jack Bean, Jack Bean.