Status:
valid
Authors:
Mozaff.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot.7: 133 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731520
Common Names
- Sinuspersica Indigo
- Indigo Bush
- Indigo Plant
Description
Indigofera sinuspersica (also called Persian Indigofera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a dense canopy. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and grows in dry, open forests and scrublands. It has small, pink flowers and leathery, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera sinuspersica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera sinuspersica has small, pinkish-purple flowers that grow in clusters. The seed is small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera sinuspersica is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the lower branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Indigofera sinuspersica
Indigofera sinuspersica is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Indigofera sinuspersica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera sinuspersica?
Indigofera sinuspersica
What is the common name of Indigofera sinuspersica?
Sinuspersica indigo
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera sinuspersica?
Indigofera sinuspersica is native to the Himalayas and parts of India and China
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