Canavalia brasiliensis

• Common Names
  Brazilian jackbean
• Synonyms
  No known synonyms
• Family
  Fabaceae
• Conclusions by Zone

  Central, North, South

  Moderate Risk/Evaluate

  This species was evaluated with the Predictive Tool and received an intermediate score (1-6).  The Secondary Screening was implemented, but not enough information was available to reach a conclusion.

  For Status Assessments:
  Caution - manage to prevent escape. May be recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed in two years. 

  This species was also evaluated using the Status Assessment. We present these results in conjunction with evaluation completed with either the Predictive Tool, ITP, or the legal status of the species in Florida.

  UF/IFAS adheres to the most conservative recommendation.

  Assessment Status: Complete

• Growth Habit
  Forb/Herb, Vine
• Origin
  Central America, North America-Mexico, South America
• Tool Used
  Predictive Tool
• Predictive Tool Score
  4
• Assessment Dates
  2007, 2011
• Counties
  Broward, Miami-Dade, Pasco
• Detailed Data
  • canavalia_brasiliensis_wra_2015_copy.pdf
  • climate_suitability_map_canavalia_brasiliensis.pdf
• Links
  • USDA Plants Database
  • Atlas of Florida's Vascular Plants