About Thick-Stemmed Cajanus
Thick-Stemmed Cajanus (Cajanus crassus) is a climber belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in scrub jungles. It occurs across India incl. Andamans, Nepal, Myanmar, Philippines, Malay peninsula, Indo-China, Thailand, Vietnam. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-April.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cajanus crassus
- Genus
- Cajanus
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Climber
- Habitat
- Scrub jungles
- Distribution
- India incl. Andamans, Nepal, Myanmar, Philippines, Malay peninsula, Indo-China, Thailand, Vietnam
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Jungli Baler
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Thick-Stemmed Cajanus belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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