ANX-CROP-0000067

Pigeon pea

Cajanus cajan

A drought-tolerant perennial shrub legume grown for its protein-rich seeds, widely used in dal and as animal fodder.

Family

Fabaceae

Climate requirements

Adapted to semi-arid tropical and subtropical climates with a long warm growing season.

Soil types

Grows on a wide range of soils including poor, sandy, and degraded soils; prefers well-drained conditions.