Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
1063055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moc., Sessé & Cerv. ex Backer

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Voorl. Schoolfl. Java 77 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062393



Common Names

  • Indigofera guatemalensis
  • Guatemalensis Indigofera
  • Guatemalensis Tree


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Description

Indigofera guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Indigofera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-lanceolate, and 8-15 cm long. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera guatemalensis is used as a food crop, for fodder, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Indigofera guatemalensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a brown, flattened, and oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are small and have two leaflets.

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Where to Find Indigofera guatemalensis

Indigofera guatemalensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical 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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13076123: Based on the initial data import
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.
Vicente Cervantes (1758-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cerv.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Andries Backer (1874-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backer' in the authors string.