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Canavalia madagascariensis

Botanic Family

Fabaceae

Author

J.D. Sauer

Conservation Status

Least concern

Common Names

• Sary Makadodrou ( Shibushi)
• Sary Fouyoy (Shimaorais)
• Androvomboay
• Kalamakandolo
• Kimesamesa
• Taikilozaha
• Taritarika
• Taty
• Vahindrono

Geographical Habitats

• Comoros
• Madagascar

Natural Habitats

• Coastal forest

Flowering Times

• Mar
• Apr
• May
• Jun
• Jul (Madagascar)

Fruiting Times

• Mar
• May
• Jul
• Sep (Madagascar)

Liana to 7m. Trifoliolate leaves. Axillary inflorescence. White flowers with 5 sepals, 5 petals, green calyx, standard petals to 18mm x 15mm with greenish central blotch & mauve rays. Legume to 150mm x 15mm.

Further References

• Mobot
• The Plant List 2
• Jstor