Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scarabaeoides
ID:
179785

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Thouars

Source:
ildis

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
G.-F.Cuvier, Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2.6: 167 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179114

Common Names

  • Cajanus scarabaeoides
  • Scarabaeoides Cajanus
  • Scarabaeoides Pigeon Pea

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Synonyms

  • Atylosia scarabaeoides (L.) Benth. [valid]
  • Cantharospermum scarabaeoides (L.) Baill. [deprecated]
  • Dolichos scarabaeoides L. [deprecated]
  • Rhynchosia scarabaeoides (L.) DC. [valid]
  • Cantharospermum scarabeoideum Baill. [illegitimate]
  • Atylosia scarabaeoides argyrophlla Y.T.Wei & S.K.Lee [deprecated]
  • Stizolobium scarabaeoides Spreng. [valid]
  • Dolichos scarabaeoides Roxb. [unknown]
  • Cantharospermum scarabaeoides (L.) Koord. [unknown]
  • Dolichos scarabaeoides L. [unknown]
  • Atylosia scarabaeoides typica Domin [invalid]

Description

Cajanus scarabaeoides (also called Scarabaeoid Cajanus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It grows up to 8 meters tall and has compound leaves with 3-5 leaflets. It is found in dry habitats, such as scrublands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cajanus scarabaeoides is used for fodder, soil improvement, and as a green manure crop.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cajanus scarabaeoides var. pedunculatus (Reynolds & Pedley) Maesen
Cajanus scarabaeoides var. scarabaeoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cajanus scarabaeoides has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cajanus scarabaeoides is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Cajanus scarabaeoides

Cajanus scarabaeoides is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda.

Cajanus scarabaeoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cajanus scarabaeoides?

Cajanus scarabaeoides

What type of plant is Cajanus scarabaeoides?

A shrub

Where is Cajanus scarabaeoides native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars (1758-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouars' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118241-3: Based on the initial data import