Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
198200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz ex King & Prain

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.67: 286 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197529



Common Names

  • Nigrescens Indigo
  • Nigrescens Indigo Bush
  • Indigo Bush


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera mekongensis Jesson [valid]
  • Indigofera formosana Matsum. [valid]

Description

Indigofera nigrescens (also called Black Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellowish-white. It grows in open forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera nigrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera nigrescens has small, white flowers and small, black, flattened seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera nigrescens is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is usually propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated. Once germinated, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Indigofera nigrescens

Indigofera nigrescens is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Indigofera nigrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera nigrescens?

Indigofera nigrescens

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera nigrescens?

It is found in open forests, scrub and grasslands in China.

What is the size of Indigofera nigrescens?

It is a small shrub, typically growing to a height of 0.5–2 m.

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

References

David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.