Canavalia madagascariensis

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A vine. It grows 8 m long. The stems are 1.5 cm across and woody. The leaves are compound and arranged alternately along the stem. The leaves have 3 oval shaped leaflets 5-12 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. The flowers are white and pink. The pods are 12-20 cm long by 3 cm wide. There are 6-8 oval seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 900 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Comoros, Madagascar

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Canavalia ensiformis var. mucunoides Baill.;