Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
coronillaefolia
ID:
1054343

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 2: 201 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053681



Common Names

  • Indigofera coronillaefolia
  • Coronillaefolia Indigofera
  • Coronillaefolia Indigo


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Description

Indigofera coronillaefolia (also called Coronilla-leaved Indigofera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has pink to purple flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera coronillaefolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera coronillaefolia has small, purple flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and flattened. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and a single, short, hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera coronillaefolia is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and prune to shape as desired. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Indigofera coronillaefolia

Indigofera coronillaefolia can be found in South Africa.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:499185-1: Based on the initial data import