Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng
Source:
ildis
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.21: 327 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197533
Common Names
- Densifructa Indigo
- Densifructa Indigo Bush
- Indigo Bush
Description
Indigofera densifructa (also called Dense-fruited Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellowish-white. It grows in open forests and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera densifructa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera densifructa has small, pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are bright green with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera densifructa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is usually propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated. Once germinated, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Indigofera densifructa
Indigofera densifructa is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Indigofera densifructa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera densifructa?
Indigofera densifructa
What is the common name of Indigofera densifructa?
Dense-fruited Indigofera
Where is Indigofera densifructa native to?
The Yunnan province of China
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