Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hantamensis
ID:
193233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
ildis

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.44: 120 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192562



Common Names

  • Hantam Indigofera
  • Hantam Indigo
  • Indigofera hantamensis


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Description

Indigofera hantamensis (also called Hantam 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 hantamensis 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

Indigofera hantamensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera hantamensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Indigofera hantamensis

Indigofera hantamensis can be found in South Africa.

Indigofera hantamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera hantamensis?

Indigofera hantamensis

What is the common name of Indigofera hantamensis?

Hantam indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera hantamensis?

Dry prairies, open woods, and roadsides

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