Indigofera huillensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huillensis
ID:
193516
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Legum. Trop. Africa: 126 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192845
Common Names
- Indigofera huillensis
- Huillensis Indigo
- Huillensis Indigofera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Indigofera huillensis (also called Huill's indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry open areas, scrubland, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera huillensis is used for making dyes, for medicinal purposes, and for weaving baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera huillensis has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Indigofera huillensis is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained medium. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be kept in place until it has rooted.
Where to Find Indigofera huillensis
Indigofera huillensis can be found in New Zealand, particularly in the Canterbury and Otago regions.
Indigofera huillensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera huillensis?
Indigofera huillensis
What is the common name of Indigofera huillensis?
Huillensis indigo
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera huillensis?
It is native to Chile and Argentina.
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Indigofera huillensis Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.