Cajanus — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Cajanus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Cajanus cajan
Cajanus cajan
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Grows well in lowland tropical areas up to an elevation of 1,500 metres, though some forms can still do well up to 2,000 metres. Plants generally prefer a rainfall in the region of 500 - 1,000mm per year, though there are some cultivars that are adapted to wet, humid tropics so long as the soil is well drained. A temperature range of 20 - 30°c is preferred, but under optimal cultural conditions good yields can be obtained with temperatures up to 35°c.
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Cajanus scarabaeoides
Cajanus scarabaeoides
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position. The var scarabaeoides is found in the wild on heavy soils, whilst var pedunculata is found on sandy, lateritic soils. Established plants are drought tolerant.
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