Cajanus goensis
Cajanus goensis
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, China, India, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
Franz Xaver,Franz Xaver,Franz Xaver,Silviculture South,Franz Xaver,Dalz,Dalz,Meyer, Adolf Bernhard, 1840-1911 Reichenbach, H. G. Ludwig (Heinrich Gottlieb Ludwig), 1793-1879
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Cajanus
- Species:
- Cajanus goensis
- USDA Symbol:
- CAGO4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, red
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal regions with sandy soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination rates. Seeds have hard seed coat typical of legumes.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI