Thick stemmed cajanus
Cajanus crassus

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A climbing shrub. It has a thick stem and keeps growing from year to year. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The flowers are like pea flowers and are yellow.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andaman Is., Asia, Bangladesh, China, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Northeastern India, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jangli baler, Van moong

Synonyms

Atylosia crassa King; Atylosia crassa Prain; Atylosia volubilis (Blanco) Gamble; Cajanus crassus var. burmanicus (Collett & Hemsl.) Maesen; and others