Cajanus goensis

Cajanus goensis

Native to:
Bangladesh, China, India, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam

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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