Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
penduloides
ID:
198159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng

Source:
ildis

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.21: 333 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197488



Common Names

  • Indigofera Penduloides
  • Penduloides Indigofera
  • Indigofera Penduloides


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Description

Indigofera penduloides (also called Weeping Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India. It grows in open areas, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has pinnate leaves and pinkish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera penduloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for fuel and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera penduloides has small, pink flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera penduloides is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Indigofera penduloides

Indigofera penduloides is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan.

Indigofera penduloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera penduloides?

Indigofera penduloides

What is the common name of Indigofera penduloides?

Pendulous Indigofera

Where is Indigofera penduloides native to?

The western United States

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

Yun Yi Fang (b.1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Fang' in the authors string.
Chao Zong Zheng (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Z.Zheng' in the authors string.