Cajanus viscidus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maesen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap.85(4): 207 (1985 publ. 1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187695
Common Names
- Cajanus viscidus
- Cajanus viscidus
- Cajanus viscidus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cajanus viscidus (also called Sticky Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cajanus viscidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cajanus viscidus is a small white or yellow flower with five petals. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cajanus viscidus is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Cajanus viscidus
Cajanus viscidus is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the Stirling Range National Park and the Porongurup Range.
Cajanus viscidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cajanus viscidus?
Cajanus viscidus
What type of plant is Cajanus viscidus?
Herb
Where is Cajanus viscidus found?
Australia
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 viscidus Maesen: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.