Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
ildis
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1920: 337 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205149
Common Names
- Indigofera Cedrorum
- Cedrorum Indigofera
- Indigofera
Synonyms
- Indigofera cassioides mussooriensis S.Biswas [valid]
Description
Indigofera cedrorum (also called 'Cedar Indigofera', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands, and is characterized by its small, green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera cedrorum is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera cedrorum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera cedrorum is a shrub that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Indigofera cedrorum
Indigofera cedrorum is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is typically found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Indigofera cedrorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera cedrorum?
Indigofera cedrorum
What is the common name of Indigofera cedrorum?
Cedar Indigo
Where is Indigofera cedrorum native to?
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