Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.22: 464 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194123
Common Names
- Ormocarpoides Indigofera
- Indigofera Tree
- Ormocarpoides
Synonyms
- Indigofera moniliformis Baker f. [valid]
- Anila kirkiana Kuntze [unknown]
- Indigofera torulosa Baker [illegitimate]
Description
Indigofera ormocarpoides (also called Ormocarpoides Indigofera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera ormocarpoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera ormocarpoides has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera ormocarpoides is a shrub native to Ethiopia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Indigofera ormocarpoides
Indigofera ormocarpoides can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Indigofera ormocarpoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera ormocarpoides?
Indigofera ormocarpoides
What are the common names of Indigofera ormocarpoides?
Ormocarpum Indigo, Ormocarpum Indigo Bush
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera ormocarpoides?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
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