Cajanus kerstingii
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCajanus kerstingii is a widely ignored shrub found mostly in open savannah conditions across western Africa. It is closely related to the widely utilised Cajanus cajan, otherwise known as pigeon pea. Cajanus kerstingii can be consumed by humans as a cereal, pulse, fibre or forage. Unfortunately, very little data exists for this plant, but "one may reasonably expect it to be of value".
Description
A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The branches and leaves underneath have short white silky hairs.
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Edible Uses
Both the seeds and leaves are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open savannah.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, West Africa*,
Cultivation
It can be grown by seed.
References (2)
- Kew Plants of the World Online
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
