Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
198746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Maesen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap.85(4): 154 (1985 publ. 1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198075

Common Names

  • Cajanus mollis
  • Soft Cajanus
  • Soft Bean

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Synonyms

  • Collaea mollis Graham [invalid]
  • Cantharospermum molle (Benth.) Taub. [valid]
  • Cantharspermum molle (Benth.) Taub. [unknown]
  • Atylosia glandulosa Dalzell [valid]
  • Atylosia mollis Benth., p.p.B [deprecated]
  • Collaea cinerascens Graham [invalid]
  • Dolichos blandus Graham [valid]
  • Dolichos crassus Graham [invalid]
  • Atylosia mollis Benth. [valid]

Description

Cajanus mollis (also called Soft Cajanus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m. The leaves are trifoliate and have a hairy texture. The flowers are white and grow in racemes. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cajanus mollis is used as a medicinal plant, as a food crop, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cajanus mollis has yellow flowers with a short corolla tube and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cajanus mollis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Cajanus mollis

Cajanus mollis is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cajanus mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cajanus mollis?

Cajanus mollis

What is the common name of Cajanus mollis?

Mollis

What is the family of Cajanus mollis?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Jos van der Maesen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maesen' in the authors string.