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
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.
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