Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
filipes
ID:
192788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Harv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
W.H.Harvey & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Cap.2: 198 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192117



Common Names

  • Filipes Indigo
  • Filipes False Indigo
  • Filipes Indigo-bush


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Synonyms

  • Anil filipes Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Indigofera filipes (also called Slender-leaved Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. It typically grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and dry savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera filipes is used as an ornamental plant and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera filipes has yellow-green flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera filipes is a perennial species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India and Nepal. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the clump in early spring.

Where to Find Indigofera filipes

Indigofera filipes is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Indigofera filipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera filipes?

Indigofera filipes

Where is Indigofera filipes found?

Indigofera filipes is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

What is the growth habit of Indigofera filipes?

Indigofera filipes is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height.

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.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.