Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg.29: t. 14 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197499
Common Names
- Indigofera Stachyodes
- Stachyodes Indigofera
- Indigofera Stachyodes
Synonyms
- Indigofera dosua tomentosa Baker [valid]
- Indigofera bodinieri H.Lév. [unknown]
- Indigofera dosua stachyodes (Lindl.) H.Lév. [deprecated]
- Indigofera bodinieri H.Lév. [valid]
- Indigofera dosua stachyodes (Lindl.) H.Lév. [valid]
Description
Indigofera stachyodes (also called Stachyodes Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India. It grows in open areas, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has pinnate leaves and pinkish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera stachyodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera stachyodes has small, pink flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera stachyodes is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Indigofera stachyodes
Indigofera stachyodes is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Indigofera stachyodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera stachyodes?
Indigofera stachyodes
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera stachyodes?
It is found in open forests, scrub and grasslands in China.
What is the size of Indigofera stachyodes?
It is a small shrub, typically growing to a height of 0.5–2 m.
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