Fabaceae · Cajanus

Haaynee Togari / Deccan Pigeonpea

Cajanus heynei

Climberoutdoor
Habit
Climber
Found in India
Karnataka, Kerala

Plant Details

Scientific name
Cajanus heynei
Genus
Cajanus
Family
Fabaceae
Habit
Climber
Found in India
Karnataka, Kerala

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Kannada
ಹಾಯ್ನೀ ತೊಗರಿ haaynee togari
Malayalam
ഹായ്നീ തുവര haynee tuvara
Marathi
हाय्नी तूर haaynee tur

About Haaynee Togari

Deccan Pigeonpea (Cajanus heynei) 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 usually grown in outdoor settings.

Illustration representing the Fabaceae family
Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Haaynee Togari belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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