Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.10: 575 (1955 publ. 1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193714
Common Names
- Mildbraed's Indigofera
- Indigofera Mildbraediana
- Indigofera
Description
Indigofera mildbraediana (also called Mildbraed's Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera mildbraediana is a shrub native to South America. It is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Indigofera mildbraediana is pink, with a yellow center, and is borne in clusters. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera mildbraediana is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Indigofera mildbraediana
Indigofera mildbraediana is native to Central Africa and can be found in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon.
Indigofera mildbraediana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera mildbraediana?
Indigofera mildbraediana
What is the family of Indigofera mildbraediana?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Indigofera mildbraediana?
Mildbraediana
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