Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
amblyantha
ID:
194580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh8: 17 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193909



Common Names

  • Indigofera
  • Amblyantha
  • Amblyantha Indigofera


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera amblyantha purdomii Rehder [unknown]

Description

Indigofera amblyantha (also called Blunt-petalled Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India. It has pinnate leaves and pink flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera amblyantha is used as an ornamental plant, for fodder, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera amblyantha has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, cylindrical seed pod. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera amblyantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Indigofera amblyantha

Indigofera amblyantha is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Indigofera amblyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera amblyantha?

Indigofera amblyantha

What is the common name of Indigofera amblyantha?

Blunt-flowered Indigofera

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera amblyantha?

It is found in dry forest and scrub in the Andes of Peru

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