Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
candicans
ID:
191710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew.3: 67 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191039



Common Names

  • Candicans Indigo
  • Indigo Bush
  • Indigofera candicans


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Synonyms

  • Anil candicans Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Indigofera candicans (also called White Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and rocky soils and is found in open grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera candicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Indigofera candicans is a small, pinkish-purple, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera candicans is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Indigofera candicans

Indigofera candicans can be found in dry areas of India, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East.

Indigofera candicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera candicans?

Indigofera candicans

What is the common name of Indigofera candicans?

Indian Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera candicans?

Indigofera candicans is found in dry, open forests and woodlands in India

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