Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
oubanguiensis
ID:
194815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tisser.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., sér. 2, 3: 164 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194144



Common Names

  • Ouabang Indigo
  • African Indigo
  • Ouabang Indigofera


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Description

Indigofera oubanguiensis (also called Oubangui indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central Africa and is found in moist savannas and along riverbanks. It has trifoliate leaves and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera oubanguiensis 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 oubanguiensis has yellow flowers with a red center, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera oubanguiensis is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Layering is best done in late summer or early autumn when the stems are still flexible. The rooted layer should be separated from the parent plant in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Indigofera oubanguiensis

Indigofera oubanguiensis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Indigofera oubanguiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera oubanguiensis?

Indigofera oubanguiensis

What are the common names of Indigofera oubanguiensis?

Oubangui Indigo, Oubangui Indigo Bush

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera oubanguiensis?

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