Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
amoena
ID:
190919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew.3: 68 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190248



Common Names

  • Beautiful Indigofera
  • Scarlet Indigo
  • Purple Indigofera


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Synonyms

  • Anil amoena Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Indigofera amoena (also called Sweet Indigo, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grassy areas, and has small, bright green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera amoena is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera amoena 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 amoena is a perennial plant that is best grown from seed. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions.

Where to Find Indigofera amoena

Indigofera amoena can be found in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Indigofera amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera amoena?

Indigofera amoena

What is the common name of Indigofera amoena?

Lovely Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera amoena?

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

References