Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sesquipedalis
ID:
205888

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke ex Sanjappa

Source:
ildis

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc.81: 445 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205217



Common Names

  • Long-stalked Indigo
  • Indian Indigo
  • Indigo Bush


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Description

Indigofera sesquipedalis (also called Long-spurred indigo, among many other common names) is an annual herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands. Its leaves are alternate, trifoliate, and its flowers are pink or white in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera sesquipedalis is used as a dye for textiles and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera sesquipedalis has small pink flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera sesquipedalis is a shrub that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Indigofera sesquipedalis

Indigofera sesquipedalis can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Indigofera sesquipedalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera sesquipedalis?

Indigofera sesquipedalis

What is the common name of Indigofera sesquipedalis?

Long-Stalked Indigo

Where is Indigofera sesquipedalis native to?

India

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Munivenkatappa Sanjappa (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sanjappa' in the authors string.