Canavalia lineata

Canavalia lineata

Native to:
Bangladesh | Cambodia | China | Hainan | Indonesia | Japan | Jawa | Kazan-retto | Korea | Malaya | Nansei-shoto | Ogasawara-shoto | Philippines | Sumatera | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam

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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

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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.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch