Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.41: 187 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193345
Common Names
- Indigofera lotononoides
- Lotononoides Indigo
- Indigo Bush
Description
Indigofera lotononoides (also called Loto-no-noides Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 5 m tall. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera lotononoides is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of firewood, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera lotononoides has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown and flattened. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera lotononoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be propagated by cuttings or division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Indigofera lotononoides
Indigofera lotononoides is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Indigofera lotononoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera lotononoides?
Indigofera lotononoides
What is the common name of Indigofera lotononoides?
Lotononoides' Indigofera
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera lotononoides?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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