Dense-Flowered Cajanus
Origin of name
Family: FABACEAE
- Cajanus is the local name for Pigeon Pea
- confertiflorus meaning “densely flowered“
Occurrence
A local plant of open forest and woodland.
Little known in cultivation. Natural habitat indicates a preference for full sun and good drainage and tolerance of aridity and poor soils.
Appearance
Erect, sparse, perennial shrub (1-2m). Young shoots covered with silky hairs. Yellow, pea-type flowers (May-Sep) lead to densely hairy, flattened seed pods.
A hardy shrub for tropical or inland regions. Showy, yellow flowers are a feature. Decorative shrub, with extended flowering when plants have sufficient water. Caterpillars of Dark Cerulean, Pale Pea Blue & Small Purple Line Blue butterflies eat the leaves.
