Cajanus reticulatus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Atylosia reticulata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Cajanus, and its specific species name, reticulatus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in the Southern Hemisphere. It is found within the expansive island of New Guinea located in Papuasia. Within Australia, the species inhabits the tropical landscapes of the Northern Territory. Its presence extends further east into the diverse environments of Queensland. Additionally, the plant can be located along the western coastline in Western Australia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Casearius reticulatus is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to maintain its presence in its native ecosystem over multiple years rather than completing its life cycle in a single season. As a long-lived woody plant, it follows a developmental trajectory that involves establishment through a seedling stage, followed by sustained vegetative growth that leads to maturity. Unlike annuals or biennials that undergo rapid senescence, this perennial plant invests significant energy into structural longevity and robust root systems, which support its continued existence and reproductive capacity across successive growing seasons.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Cajaunus reticulatus is characterized by a woody growth form, typically manifesting as a shrub. It displays a versatile ecological presence, ranging from terrestrial to semiaquatic habitats. As a plant, it exhibits self-supporting climbing tendencies, though it is not an obligatory climber, and it functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite. It is a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte. In terms of physical dimensions, the plant maintains a height ranging from a minimum of 0.5 m to a maximum of 5 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

5 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Cajanus reticulatus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Conditions

Cajanus reticulatus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include wounds.

Wounds

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Preparations

Cajanus reticulatus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extracts.

Crude extracts

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies