Brazilian JackbeanCanavalia brasiliensis
Also known as Babricou Bean · Barbicou-Bean
Canavalia brasiliensis is a robust tropical legume, often growing as a vine. Its nitrogen-fixing ability makes it an excellent green manure, cover crop, and forage plant.
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Brazilian Jackbean Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- Babricou Bean
- Barbicou-Bean
- Brazilian Jackbean
Synonyms
- Canavalia amazonica Piper
- Canavalia anomala Piper
- Canavalia campylocarpa Piper
- Canavalia caribaea Urb.
- Canavalia dictyota Piper
- Canavalia fendleri Piper
- Canavalia leptophylla Piper
- Canavalia mexicana Piper
- Canavalia panamensis Piper
- Canavalia paraguayensis Piper
- Canavalia prolifica Piper ex Ricker
Brazilian Jackbean Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Fabales |
| family | Fabaceae |
| genus | Canavalia |
| species | Canavalia brasiliensis |