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Cajanus cajan Synonyms: C. indicusCommon Name(s): Pigeon pea Family: Fabaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 90 to 365 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=35° (C) | Opt.Max=29° (C) | Opt.Min=18° (C) | Abs.Min=10° (C) | Precipitation: 76 to 381 (cm.) Winter Minimum: -1° (C) Soil pH: 5 to 8.3 Soil Texture/Type: Medium to coarse Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Short day Light Intensity: Intermediate Comments: Tropical. Host for lac/wax insects. Diseases: Pythium, Phytothora, Sclerotinia, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Anthrachose Uses: Environ. - agroforest, Environ. - shade/shelt, Environ. - soil improver, Food - pulse, Food - vegetable, Animal Food - forage, Fuel - fuelwood, Host - silkworms, Host - Woodiness: Climate: Geographical Origin: India, Widely cultivated
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