Cajanus lineatus

Cajanus lineatus

Native to:
India | Myanmar | Sri Lanka

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Cajanus
Species:
Cajanus lineatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Hard seed coat benefits from scarification or hot water treatment. Germination improved by soaking seeds in water for 12-24 hours before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI