Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trinervius
ID:
204462

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Maesen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap.85(4): 199 (1985 publ. 1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203791

Common Names

  • Cajanus trinervius
  • Trinervius Pigeon Pea
  • Trinervius Red Gram

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Synonyms

  • Atylosia candollei Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Atylosia major Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Atylosia trinervia (DC.) Gamble [valid]
  • Atylosia trinervia major (Wight & Arn.) Gamble [unknown]
  • Cantharospermum trinervium (DC.) Taub. [unknown]
  • Collaea trinervia DC. [valid]
  • Odonia trinervia (DC.) Spreng. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia wightiana Graham [invalid]
  • Cantharospermum trineurum (DC.) Taub. [valid]

Description

Cajanus trinervius (also called Cajanus trinervius, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and is found in open grasslands and along roadsides. It has a woody stem and oblong leaves that are 5-15 cm long and 1-3 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Cajanus trinervius is used as a food crop, as a medicinal plant, and as a forage crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cajanus trinervius has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by short, thin, brown seed pods. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two opposite pairs of leaflets, which are dark green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cajanus trinervius is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Cajanus trinervius

Cajanus trinervius can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cajanus trinervius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cajanus trinervius?

Cajanus trinervius

What is the common name of Cajanus trinervius?

Trinervius Cajanus

What is the natural habitat of Cajanus trinervius?

Tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jos van der Maesen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maesen' in the authors string.