Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
repens
ID:
195499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cronquist

Source:
ildis

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles22: 225 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194828



Common Names

  • Creeping Indigo
  • Creeping False Indigo
  • Creeping


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Description

Indigofera repens (also called Creeping Indigo, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera repens is used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, in clusters of 2-3. Seed: small, black, flattened. Seedlings: have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera repens is a low-growing shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be planted out in the open when they are about 10 cm tall. The shrub can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Indigofera repens

Indigofera repens is native to Africa and can be found in tropical climates.

Indigofera repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera repens?

Indigofera repens

What is the common name of Indigofera repens?

Creeping Indigo

What is the family of Indigofera repens?

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

References