Cajanus villosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth. ex Baker) Maesen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap.85(4): 205 (1985 publ. 1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203799
Common Names
- Cajanus villosus
- Hairy Pigeon Pea
- Hairy Red Gram
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- Atylosia villosa Benth. ex Baker [valid]
Description
Cajanus villosus (also called Hairy Pigeon Pea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cajanus villosus is used as a medicinal plant, forage crop, and as a soil improver.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cajanus villosus 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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Cajanus villosus is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and frost-tolerant legume. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in full sun. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged.
Where to Find Cajanus villosus
Cajanus villosus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Cajanus villosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cajanus villosus?
Cajanus villosus
What is the common name of Cajanus villosus?
Villosus Pigeon Pea
Where is Cajanus villosus native to?
India
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 Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' 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 villosus (Benth. ex Baker) Maesen: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.