Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
flabellata
ID:
192799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
W.H.Harvey & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Cap.2: 180 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192128



Common Names

  • Flabellate Indigo
  • Flabellate False Indigo
  • Flabellate Indigo-bush


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Synonyms

  • Anil flabellata (Harv.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Indigofera flabellata (also called Fan-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 flabellata 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 flabellata 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 flabellata 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 flabellata

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

Indigofera flabellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera flabellata?

Indigofera flabellata

What is the common name of Indigofera flabellata?

Fan-leaved Indigofera

What is the family of Indigofera flabellata?

Fabaceae

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