Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
193384

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 751 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192713



Common Names

  • Hairy Indigo
  • Indigo
  • Indigo Plant


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera ferruginea Schum. & Thonn. [deprecated]
  • Indigofera fusca G.Don [valid]
  • Anila hirsuta (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Indigofera hirsuta pumila Baker [valid]
  • Indigofera indica Mill. [valid]
  • Anil hirsuta (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Hedysarum coccineum Zipp. ex Miq. [invalid]
  • Indigofera barbata Desv. [valid]
  • Indigofera rhodosantha Zipp. ex Miq. [valid]
  • Indigofera ferruginea Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]
  • Indigofera hirta Bojer [invalid]
  • Astragalus spicatus Burm. ex Guill. & Perr. [illegitimate]
  • Indigofera angustifolia Blanco [illegitimate]

Description

Indigofera hirsuta (also called Hairy Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera hirsuta has small, pinkish-purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera hirsuta is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Indigofera hirsuta

Indigofera hirsuta can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Indigofera hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera hirsuta?

Indigofera hirsuta

What is the common name of Indigofera hirsuta?

Indigofera

Where is Indigofera hirsuta native to?

Africa

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