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Jack bean

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).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇦🇴 Angola 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Species

Canavalia ensiformis (Jack bean)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish frijol espada

French pois gogane

German Schwertbohne

Portuguese feijão-de-porco

Similar Species in Canavalia

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Barbicou-bean

Canavalia brasiliensis

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jack bean?

The scientific name of Jack bean is Canavalia ensiformis. It belongs to the genus Canavalia.

Where does Jack bean live?

Jack bean 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 Jack bean belong to?

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

What kingdom does Jack bean belong to?

Jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Jack bean?

The closest relatives of Jack bean in the genus Canavalia include Barbicou-bean, Beach Bean, Molokai Jack-bean, Jack-bean, Jack Bean.