Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
incarnata
ID:
192984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Nakai

Source:
ildis

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)41: 521 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192313



Common Names

  • Incarnata Indigofera
  • Indigofera Incarnata
  • Indigofera pedicellata


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera decora Lindl. [valid]
  • Indigofera decora decora [unknown]
  • Indigofera decora ichangensis (Craib) Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng [valid]
  • Indigofera ichangensis Craib [valid]
  • Indigofera decora chalara (Craib) Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng [valid]
  • Indigofera chalara Craib [valid]
  • Indigofera decora cooperi (Craib) Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng [valid]
  • Indigofera decora cooperii (Craib) Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng [unknown]
  • Indigofera cooperi Craib [valid]
  • Anil decora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Echinolobium incarnatum (Willd.) Desv. [valid]
  • Indigofera alba Gouault [valid]
  • Indigofera faberi Craib [valid]
  • Hedysarum incanum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Hedysarum incarnatum Willd. [valid]
  • Indigofera cooperii W.G.Craib [unknown]
  • Indigofera faberii W.G.Craib [unknown]
  • Indigofera decora decora [unknown]
  • Indigofera alba Dieck [unknown]
  • Indigofera incarnata alba (Dieck) Rehder [valid]
  • Indigofera ichangensis calvescens Craib [unknown]
  • Indigofera ichangensis leptantha Craib [unknown]
  • Indigofera ichangensis rigida Craib [unknown]

Description

Indigofera incarnata (also called Incarnate Indigofera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry, open areas such as prairies and meadows. It has a long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow or white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera incarnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera incarnata has pinkish-purple flowers that are clustered in a raceme. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera incarnata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Indigofera incarnata

Indigofera incarnata can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Indigofera incarnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera incarnata?

Indigofera incarnata

What is the common name of Indigofera incarnata?

Crimson indigo

Where is Indigofera incarnata native to?

South 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

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:499488-1: Based on the initial data import