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Pigeonpea

Cajanus cajan

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Ecuador).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (tumbuhan)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Cajanus
Species
Cajanus cajan (Pigeonpea)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish gandul
French ambrévade
German Straucherbse
Portuguese ervilha-de-angola

Similar Species in Cajanus

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Showy pigeonpea
Cajanus scarabaeoides
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pigeonpea?
The scientific name of Pigeonpea is Cajanus cajan. It belongs to the genus Cajanus.
Where does Pigeonpea live?
Pigeonpea is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Ecuador, Guinea, Madagascar, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Pigeonpea belong to?
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) belongs to the genus Cajanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does Pigeonpea belong to?
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of Pigeonpea?
The closest relatives of Pigeonpea in the genus Cajanus include Showy pigeonpea.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Cajanus — 2 Species

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Showy pigeonpea
Cajanus scarabaeoides
LC
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Pigeonpea
Cajanus cajan
NE
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