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ervilha-de-angola

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

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 ervilha-de-angola?
The scientific name of ervilha-de-angola is Cajanus cajan. It belongs to the genus Cajanus.
Where does ervilha-de-angola live?
ervilha-de-angola 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 ervilha-de-angola belong to?
ervilha-de-angola (Cajanus cajan) belongs to the genus Cajanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does ervilha-de-angola belong to?
ervilha-de-angola (Cajanus cajan) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of ervilha-de-angola?
The closest relatives of ervilha-de-angola in the genus Cajanus include Showy pigeonpea.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Cajanus — 2 Species

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ervilha-de-angola
Cajanus cajan
NE
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Showy pigeonpea
Cajanus scarabaeoides
LC
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