It is used as a vegetable in interior central and south central india, though not commercially farmed. Jan 12, 2014 a new 5deoxyflavonol, gladiatin 1, along with a known phenolic compound, methyl gallate 2, have been isolated from the meoh extract of canavalia gladiata jacq. The plant list does not attempt to include all infraspecific taxa. Canavalia is currently divided into four subgenera. Media in category canavalia gladiata the following 44 files are in this category, out of 44 total. Structure of a lectin from canavalia gladiata seeds. However, even with this knowledge, the utilization of most legumes is apparently low.
Pdf isolation and identification of antioxidants from. In both species, pods reach a length of 10 to 14 inches, and a width of 1 to 1. Canavalia synonyms, canavalia pronunciation, canavalia translation, english dictionary definition of canavalia. Most of the jack beans sent to the university of florida for identification were white with a black seed scar, while the sword beans were red seeded. In successive stages of seed development of canavalia gladiata, seeds were harvested, and timecourse changes of the accumulation of canavalin. Data source and references for canavalia gladiata sword. Isolation and identification of antioxidants from methanol extract of sword bean canavalia gladiata.
The legume seeds are considered to be a cheap source of good protein and calories that are easily available. The mature seeds of canavalia gladiata were originally consumed by people of ancient india, and are now. Oct 29, 2015 everything about the sword bean canavalia gladiata is impressive. The wild legume canavalia rosea known in india as c. Canavalia rosea beach bean is a mostly herbaceous vine that trails along beach dunes and coastal strand. Canavalia gladiata, the sword bean or scimitar bean, is a domesticated plant species in the legume family fabaceae. Canavalia gladiata sword bean this ornamental tropical vine is a legume sometimes used as a cooked vegetable in indian cuisine more notably in central and south. We report the crystal structure of a lectin isolated from canavalia gladiata seeds cgl, describing a new binding pocket, which may be related to pathogen resistance. The stems, which are often slightly woody, can grow up to 10 metres long, scrambling over the ground or twining into other plants for support. Crystallization and preliminary xray diffraction analysis of the lectin from canavalia gladiata seeds.
This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 4. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Sep 30, 2004 view picture of canavalia species, sword bean, swordbean canavalia gladiata at daves garden. For more multimedia, look at canavalia gladiata on wikimedia commons. Canavalia gladiata has been used as a chinese traditional folk medicine for its antiinflammatory properties. Pdf the nutritional and antinutritional attributes of sword bean. Structural analysis of canavalia maritima and canavalia gladiata lectins complexed with different dimannosides. Canavalia gladiata definition of canavalia gladiata by the. Canavalia gladiata shironata mame plant information online. Pdf some antinutritional factors of mature sword beans. Anthers and 8 other explant types of this species tender pods, cotyledons of ripened beans, cotyledons of germinated dry seeds, hypocotyls, young. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. Plants profile for canavalia gladiata sword jackbean.
The seeds of this species are white, with a hilum that extends to less than half the length of the seed red in canavalia gladiata, with a hilum that extends nearly the whole length of the seed. Functional uses cosmetic ingredient for skin conditioning. Pdf the red sword bean canavalia gladiata is an underutilized edible bean cultivated in china. This study was aimed at evaluating the hepatoprotective activity of canavalia gladiata seed extract in azathioprine azp intoxicated rats. From the time the first true leaves emerge from the seed, until the pods split open to reveal their giant pink seeds, theres something aweinspiring about this plant. Canavalia gladiata and canavalia ensiformis seeds is a novelty gadget magic message bean, fastgrowing seedling with the message engraved on the cotyledon. Renyou gan at institute of urban agricluture chinese academy of agricultural sciences. Canavalia definition of canavalia by the free dictionary. Canavalia gladiata in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Fabaceaeleguminosae subfam papilionoideae citation. Effect of processing on the protein nutritional value of canavalia gladiata seeds. For more multimedia, look at canavalia on wikimedia commons. Canavalia ensiformis, or common jack bean, is a legume which is used for animal fodder and human nutrition, especially in brazil where it is called feijaodeporco pig bean. Canavalia gladiata is a vigorous, deeprooted, annual to perennial climbing plant.
Canavalia gladiata twining tropical old world plant bearing long pods usually with red or brown beans. Jstor is part of ithaka, a notforprofit organization helping the academic community use digital technologies to preserve the scholarly record and to advance research and teaching in sustainable ways. Provided by ars systematic botany and mycology laboratory. The following databases may contain further information on this name. Canavalia gladiata seed zhong wei horticultural products. Canavalia phaseoleae, fabaceae species in south africa. Large image for canavalia gladiata sword jackbean usda plants.
View picture of canavalia species, sword bean, swordbean canavalia gladiata at daves garden. Everything about the sword bean canavalia gladiata is impressive. Canavalia gladiata produces the largest forisomes seen so far. Ghs classification in accordance with 29 cfr 1910 osha hcs. The aim of the present study was to determine the ability of different processing methods to reduce canavanine in sword beans canavalia gladiata. Canavalia species, sword bean, swordbean canavalia gladiata. New insights into the understanding of the structurebiological activity relationship in legume lectins. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis.
Eight accessions of swordbean canavalia gladiata jacq. A tropical perennial legume, it is mainly cultivated as an annual ekanayake et al. Canavalia gladiata results institute of pharmaceutical technology, spmvv, tirupati. Canavalia herbs or woody vines of mainly american tropics and subtropics genus canavalia rosid dicot genus a genus of dicotyledonous plants. This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it.
Pdf separation, identification, and bioactivities of the main. Hazards identification classification of the substance or mixture. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Lectins are mainly described as simple carbohydratebinding proteins. Previous studies have tried to identify other binding sites, which possible recognize plant hormones, secondary metabolites, and isolated amino acid residues. The ethyl acetate etoac layer of canavalia gladiata sword bean. Canavalia gladiata synonyms, canavalia gladiata antonyms. Gladiatin, new 5deoxyflavonol from canavalia gladiata. Pdf the antinutritional factor evaluation of canavalia gladiata seed flour indicated a high amount of phytic acid. The fruits are eaten as a vegetable in africa and asia. Canavalia gladiata, alkaline phosphatase, beans, bilirubin, blood serum, fruit extracts, hepatocytes, hepatoprotective effect, hepatotoxicity, histopathology, liver, methanol, rats abstract. There are four species of subgenus canavalia in south africa namely canavalia africana, canavalia ensiformis, canavalia gladiata and canavalia rosea. Micropropagation of the wild legume canavalia rosea sw. This is a stub page which contains only a minimal amount of information.
New insights into the understanding of the structurebiological activity relationship in. The genus belongs to the subtribe diocleinae in the legume tribe phaseoleae. Canavanine content in sword beans canavalia gladiata. Canavalia gladiata collected from kalakad wildlife sanctuary and mundanthurai wildlife sanctuary, tamil nadu and another tribal pulse, canavalia ensiformis, collected. We report the crystal structure of a lectin isolated from canavalia gladiata seeds cgl, describing a new binding pocket, which may be related to pathogen resistance activity in conalike lectins.
Seed yield and quality of sword bean canavalia gladiata jacq. Synthesis of canavalin and concanavalin a in maturing canavalia. Data source and references for canavalia gladiata sword jackbean from the usda plants database. A large image of canavalia gladiata sword jackbean from the usda plants database. Canavalia gladiata cnagloverview eppo global database. Protective effect of canavalia gladiata sword bean fruit. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about canavalia species, sword bean, swordbean canavalia gladiata supplied by member gardeners. As anticipated, the presence of tails proved to be a distinctive asset since they could be used as handles that greatly facilitated the handling of individual forisomes without need to touch. The genus canavalia includes the tropical high climbing jackbeans. The pink seeds are about the size of a quarter, and get even larger if soaked before planting. Related plants akanata mame shironata mame nursery availability. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about canavalia species, sword bean, swordbean canavalia gladiata supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garde. The amino acid canavanine is a potentially toxic constituent of leguminous seeds.
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