Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
ildis
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh43: 208 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194601
Common Names
- Indigofera pseudoevansii
- Pseudoevansii Indigofera
- False Evans' Indigo
Description
Indigofera pseudoevansii (also called False Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows in open woodlands and is characterized by its small, purple flowers and its trifoliate leaves. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera pseudoevansii is used as a source of food, fodder, and medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Indigofera pseudoevansii are pink and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin, with small leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera pseudoevansii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Indigofera pseudoevansii
Indigofera pseudoevansii is native to India and Nepal.
Indigofera pseudoevansii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera pseudoevansii?
Indigofera pseudoevansii
What is the common name of Indigofera pseudoevansii?
Pseudoevans' Indigo
What is the family of Indigofera pseudoevansii?
Fabaceae
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