Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hololeuca
ID:
193470

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Harv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
W.H.Harvey & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Cap.2: 200 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192799



Common Names

  • Hololeuca Indigo
  • Hololeuca Indigofera
  • Hololeuca False Indigo


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Synonyms

  • Anil hololeuca (Benth. ex Harv.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Indigofera hololeuca (also called white indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 2 m tall and has small, oval leaves. Its flowers are pink or purple and it is found in dry, open grassland and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera hololeuca is used for making dyes, for medicinal purposes, and for weaving baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Indigofera hololeuca are small, pink and fragrant. The seed is a small, black, oblong capsule containing several small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera hololeuca is a shrub native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Indigofera hololeuca

Indigofera hololeuca is native to South Africa.

Indigofera hololeuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera hololeuca?

Indigofera hololeuca

What is the common name of Indigofera hololeuca?

Smooth indigo

What type of plant is Indigofera hololeuca?

Shrub

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.