Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrire
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes.3(4): 89 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334210
Common Names
- Indigofera Serpentinicola
- Serpentinicola Indigofera
- Serpentinicola Indigofera
Description
Indigofera serpentinicola (also called Serpentine Indigofera, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Ethiopia. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera serpentinicola is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera serpentinicola has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are arranged in racemes. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons that are oval-shaped and a pair of true leaves that are trifoliate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera serpentinicola is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Indigofera serpentinicola
Indigofera serpentinicola is native to South Africa and can be found in the Northern Cape province.
Indigofera serpentinicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera serpentinicola?
Indigofera serpentinicola
What is the common name of Indigofera serpentinicola?
Serpentine Indigofera
Where is Indigofera serpentinicola native to?
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