Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gangetica
ID:
205852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sanjappa

Source:
ildis

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India28: 225 (1986 publ. 1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205181



Common Names

  • Ganges Indigo
  • Indian Indigo
  • Indigo Bush


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Description

Indigofera gangetica (also called 'Ganges Indigo', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, steppes, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera gangetica is used as a dye for textiles and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera gangetica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera gangetica is a shrub that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Indigofera gangetica

Indigofera gangetica is native to India and Nepal. It is typically found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Indigofera gangetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera gangetica?

Indigofera gangetica

What is the common name of Indigofera gangetica?

Ganges Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera gangetica?

Dry and moist deciduous forests

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