Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
guthriei
ID:
193203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.34: 22 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192532



Common Names

  • Indigofera Guthriei
  • Guthrie's Indigo
  • White Indigo


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Description

Indigofera guthriei (also called Guthrie's Indigo, among many other common names) is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are alternate, bipinnate, and bright green. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in dry to moist soils, and in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera guthriei is used as a dye for fabrics and a source of tannin for leather tanning. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Indigofera guthriei is a white to yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green calyx. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong-shaped seed, with a smooth surface and a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera guthriei is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Indigofera guthriei

Indigofera guthriei can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Indigofera guthriei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera guthriei?

Indigofera guthriei

What is the common name of Indigofera guthriei?

Guthrie's Indigo

What is the growth habit of Indigofera guthriei?

It is an erect, clump-forming perennial

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