Cajanus heynei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wight & Arn.) Maesen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap.85(4): 129 (1985 publ. 1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200412
Common Names
- Cajanus heynei
- Heyne's Pigeon Pea
- Heyne's Cajanus
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- Atylosia kulnensis (Dalzell) Dalzell [valid]
- Dunbaria heynei Wight & Arn. [valid]
- Dunbaria oblonga Wight ex Arn. [valid]
- Cajanus kulnensis Dalzell [valid]
- Collaea gibba Graham [invalid]
Description
Cajanus heynei (also called Heyne's Cajanus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has trifoliate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open, sunny habitats, such as fields and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cajanus heynei is used for timber, fuel, and fodder. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cajanus heynei has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cajanus heynei is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which can take up to two weeks. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cajanus heynei
Cajanus heynei can be found in India.
Cajanus heynei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cajanus heynei?
Cajanus heynei
What type of plant is Cajanus heynei?
It is a type of legume.
Where is Cajanus heynei found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Species in the Cajanus genus
Cajanus cajan, Cajanus kerstingii, Cajanus scarabaeoides, Cajanus albicans, Cajanus viscidus, Cajanus crassicaulis, Cajanus aromaticus, Cajanus mareebensis, Cajanus marmoratus, Cajanus cinereus, Cajanus latisepalus, Cajanus lanceolatus, Cajanus confertiflorus, Cajanus acutifolius, Cajanus lanuginosus, Cajanus pubescens, Cajanus reticulatus, Cajanus niveus, Cajanus goensis, Cajanus crassus, Cajanus mollis, Cajanus grandiflorus, Cajanus elongatus, Cajanus heynei, Cajanus cajan, Cajanus cajanifolius, Cajanus lineatus, Cajanus platycarpus, Cajanus rugosus, Cajanus sericeus, Cajanus trinervius, Cajanus villosus, Cajanus volubilis, Cajanus geminatus, Cajanus hirtopilosus, Cajanus scarabaeoides, Cajanus scarabaeoides, Cajanus scarabaeoides,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Jos van der Maesen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maesen' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cajanus heynei (Wight & Arn.) Maesen: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.