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.
Photos of Brazilian Jackbean (Canavalia brasiliensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Fabales |
| family | Fabaceae |
| genus | Canavalia |
| species | Canavalia brasiliensis |
