Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
paracapitata
ID:
194918

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Gillett

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull., Addit. Ser.1: 28 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194247



Common Names

  • Indigofera paracapitata
  • Paracapitata Indigofera
  • Indigofera


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Description

Indigofera paracapitata (also called Para indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to Central and West Africa and is found in moist savannas and along riverbanks. It has trifoliate leaves and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera paracapitata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used for its wood, which is used for making furniture and tools.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera paracapitata has small, pink flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are round and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and short, thick stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera paracapitata is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Indigofera paracapitata

Indigofera paracapitata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and grasslands. It is also found in the lowlands of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.

Indigofera paracapitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera paracapitata?

Indigofera paracapitata

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera paracapitata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Indigofera paracapitata?

Yellow

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