Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
koreana
ID:
732050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.12: 328 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731383



Common Names

  • Korean Indigo
  • Indigo Bush
  • Indigofera Koreana


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Description

Indigofera koreana (also called Korean Indigo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is native to Korea and China, and found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera koreana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera koreana has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. Its seedlings are small, green and have two leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera koreana is a tropical plant that is grown in warm climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Indigofera koreana

Indigofera koreana is native to Korea.

Indigofera koreana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera koreana?

Indigofera koreana

What is the common name of Indigofera koreana?

Korean Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera koreana?

Indigofera koreana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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