Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
paucifolioides
ID:
205884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blatt. & Hallb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
J. Indian Bot.1: 132 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205213



Common Names

  • Few-leaved Indigo
  • Indian Indigo
  • Indigo Bush


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Description

Indigofera paucifolioides (also called Few-leaved Indigofera, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has pink flowers and grows in dry grasslands, rocky hillsides, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera paucifolioides is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera paucifolioides has small pink flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera paucifolioides is a small shrub that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Indigofera paucifolioides

Indigofera paucifolioides can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Indigofera paucifolioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera paucifolioides?

Indigofera paucifolioides

What is the common name of Indigofera paucifolioides?

Few-Leaved Indigo

Where is Indigofera paucifolioides native to?

India

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

Ethelbert Blatter (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blatt.' in the authors string.
F. Hallberg (d.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallb.' in the authors string.