Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
henryi
ID:
198207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh8: 54 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197536



Common Names

  • Henryi Indigo
  • Henryi Indigo Bush
  • Indigo Bush


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera henryi silvarum Craib [valid]
  • Indigofera souliei Craib [valid]
  • Indigofera subsecunda Gagnep. [valid]
  • Indigofera subverticillata Gagnep. [valid]

Description

Indigofera henryi (also called Henry's Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellowish-white. It grows in open forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera henryi has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are bright green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera henryi is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is usually propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated. Once germinated, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Indigofera henryi

Indigofera henryi is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Indigofera henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera henryi?

Indigofera henryi

What is the common name of Indigofera henryi?

Henry's Indigofera

Where is Indigofera henryi native to?

The Yunnan province of China

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