Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
humilis
ID:
1061100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp.6: 454 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060438



Common Names

  • Indigofera humilis
  • Low Indigo
  • Humilis Indigo


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Description

Indigofera humilis (also called Low Indigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of 1.5m and has pinnate leaves with small white flowers. It is found in open forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera humilis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera humilis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera humilis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be soaked in water for 24 hours before sowing. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Indigofera humilis

Indigofera humilis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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

IPNI record: 128293-2: Originally associated with wfo-0000165155
The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-11583: Originally associated with wfo-0000165155
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-11583: Originally associated with wfo-0000165155
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:499479-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Indigofera humilis Kunth: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.