Cajanus lanuginosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maesen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap.85(4): 137 (1985 publ. 1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194169
Common Names
- Woolly Cajanus
- Hairy Cajanus
- Cajanus lanuginosus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cajanus lanuginosus (also called Downy Cajanus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows to a height of up to 4 meters and has small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open areas and can tolerate drought and heat.
Uses & Benefits
Cajanus lanuginosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cajanus lanuginosus has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are round and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and short, thick stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cajanus lanuginosus is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Cajanus lanuginosus
Cajanus lanuginosus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and grasslands. It is also found in the lowlands of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
Cajanus lanuginosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cajanus lanuginosus?
Cajanus lanuginosus
What is the common name of Cajanus lanuginosus?
Woolly pigeon pea
What is the natural habitat of Cajanus lanuginosus?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
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
Jos van der Maesen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maesen' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cajanus lanuginosus Maesen: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.