Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
livingstoniana
ID:
193874

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Gillett

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull., Addit. Ser.1: 74 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193203



Common Names

  • Livingston's Indigo
  • Indigofera Livingstoniana
  • Livingston's False Indigo


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Description

Indigofera livingstoniana (also called Livingston's Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a rounded crown and a single trunk, with a gray-brown bark. Its leaves are trifoliate, with small leaflets. It is found in dry deciduous forests, and is often used as a windbreak.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera livingstoniana is used for timber, fuelwood, and as a source of tannins and other chemicals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Indigofera livingstoniana are small, yellow-orange, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera livingstoniana is a shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It is best propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a shaded area until they are established. Once established, the shrub should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Indigofera livingstoniana

Indigofera livingstoniana is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Indigofera livingstoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera livingstoniana?

Indigofera livingstoniana

What is the common name of Indigofera livingstoniana?

Livingston's Indigofera

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera livingstoniana?

Dry forests and scrublands

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