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Cajanus cajan is a legume plant commonly known as pigeon pea, widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible seeds. It matters because it serves as an important food crop and protein source for millions of people, particularly in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderFabales
- FamilyFabaceae
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Subclass of
- useful plant
- Parent taxon
- Cajanus
- Country of origin
- China
- Image
- Pigeon pea plant.jpg
Article
The pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae native to the Eastern Hemisphere. The pigeon pea is widely cultivated in tropical and semitropical regions around the world, being commonly consumed in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Etymology and other names