Canavalia lineata
Canavalia lineata
- Native to:
- Bangladesh | Cambodia | China | Hainan | Japan | Jawa | Kazan-retto | Korea | Malaya | Nansei-shoto | Ogasawara-shoto | Philippines | Sumatera | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Canavalia
- Species:
- Canavalia lineata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine , Subshrub
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification by filing or hot water treatment for improved germination. Seeds may also be naturally scarified by wave action and sand abrasion.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI