Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ammobia
ID:
189093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maconochie

Source:
ildis

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.2: 325 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188422



Common Names

  • Indigofera
  • Ammobia
  • Tropical Indigo


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Description

Indigofera ammobia (also called Ammobian Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera ammobia is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera ammobia has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera ammobia is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and resistant to frost.

Where to Find Indigofera ammobia

Indigofera ammobia is found in Western Australia.

Indigofera ammobia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera ammobia?

Indigofera ammobia

What type of plant is Indigofera ammobia?

Shrub

Where is Indigofera ammobia found?

Western Australia

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