Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
microscypha
ID:
1054639

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1897: 255 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053977



Common Names

  • Indigofera Microscypha
  • Microscypha Indigo Bush
  • Microscypha Prairie Clover


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Description

Indigofera microscypha (also called Small-headed indigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 6 meters. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and mountain forests, woodlands, and grasslands. It has pink flowers and its pods contain seeds that can be used to make a blue dye.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera microscypha is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera microscypha has small, white flowers that appear in clusters. The seed is a small, black, shiny bean-like shape. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera microscypha is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Indigofera microscypha

Indigofera microscypha is native to tropical 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