Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
salteri
ID:
195664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194993



Common Names

  • Indigofera
  • Salteri
  • Salter's Indigo


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Description

Indigofera salteri (also called Salter's Indigofera, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry areas, such as rocky hillsides and dry grasslands, and has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera salteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, firewood, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera salteri has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and kidney-shaped. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera salteri is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures up to 40°C.

Where to Find Indigofera salteri

Indigofera salteri is native to Africa, and can be found in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Indigofera salteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera salteri?

Indigofera salteri

What is the common name of Indigofera salteri?

Salter's Indigofera

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera salteri?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record ild-4161: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.