About Deccan Pigeonpea
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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cajanus heynei
- Genus
- Cajanus
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Climber
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಹಾಯ್ನೀ ತೊಗರಿ haaynee togari
- Malayalam
- ഹായ്നീ തുവര haynee tuvara
- Marathi
- हाय्नी तूर haaynee tur
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Deccan Pigeonpea belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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