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
Temperature
18-38°C (absolute 10-45°C)
Rainfall
600-1500mm (absolute 400-4000mm)
Altitude
3000m
Soil pH
5-7 (absolute 4.5-8.4)
Soil types
Grows on a wide range of soils including poor, sandy, and degraded soils; prefers well-drained conditions.