Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
circinella
ID:
191874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.44: 314 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191203



Common Names

  • Indigofera circinella
  • Circinate Indigo
  • Circinate Pea


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera spirocarpa Harms [valid]

Description

Indigofera circinella (also called Circinate Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, pink flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera circinella is used as a fodder crop, as a soil-improving crop, and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera circinella has small, pinkish-purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera circinella is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in well-drained soil and kept moist. The plants will flower in the second year.

Where to Find Indigofera circinella

Indigofera circinella is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Indigofera circinella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera circinella?

Indigofera circinella

What are the common names of Indigofera circinella?

Circinate indigo, circinate indigofera

What is the growth habit of Indigofera circinella?

It is an erect, annual herb

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