Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ambelacensis
ID:
190879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schweinf.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier4(App. 2): 237 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190208



Common Names

  • Indigofera ambelacensis
  • Ambelacensis Indigofera
  • Ambelacensis Indigo


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera wildemanii Baker f. [unknown]
  • Indigofera conradsii Baker f. [valid]
  • Indigofera wildemaniana Baker f. [unknown]
  • Indigofera pauciflora De Wild. [illegitimate]

Description

Indigofera ambelacensis (also called Ambelac Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia, and typically inhabits dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera ambelacensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and for its culinary uses. Its medicinal uses include treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food seasoning and to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera ambelacensis has small, pinkish-purple flowers with a short, curved spur. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera ambelacensis is a short-lived perennial that is best grown from seed. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart. The plants can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Indigofera ambelacensis

Indigofera ambelacensis is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, open areas, such as steppes and grasslands.

Indigofera ambelacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera ambelacensis?

Indigofera ambelacensis

What is the common name of Indigofera ambelacensis?

Amber Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera ambelacensis?

Dry, rocky hillsides in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Indigofera genus

Indigofera asperifolia, Indigofera blanchetiana, Indigofera bongardiana, Indigofera campestris, Indigofera conzattii, Indigofera coronilloides, Indigofera costaricensis, Indigofera cuernavacana, Indigofera densiflora, Indigofera fruticosa, Indigofera guaranitica, Indigofera hygrobia, Indigofera jaliscensis, Indigofera kurtzii, Indigofera lancifolia, Indigofera latifolia, Indigofera lindheimeriana, Indigofera montana, Indigofera palmeri, Indigofera panamensis, Indigofera platycarpa, Indigofera pueblensis, Indigofera purpusii, Indigofera rojasii, Indigofera salmoniflora, Indigofera sphaerocarpa, Indigofera sphinctosperma, Indigofera tephrosioides, Indigofera thibaudiana, Indigofera truxillensis, Indigofera tumidula, Indigofera langlassei, Indigofera caroliniana, Indigofera miniata, Indigofera trifoliata, Indigofera zollingeriana, Indigofera prostrata, Indigofera incompta, Indigofera lespedezioides, Indigofera parodiana, Indigofera subulata, Indigofera tephrosioides, Indigofera micheliana, Indigofera curvirostrata, Indigofera hiranensis, Indigofera nugalensis, Indigofera pellucida, Indigofera drepanocarpa, Indigofera sabulosa, Indigofera kirilowi,

Species in the Fabaceae family