Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
streyana
ID:
193451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merxm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München3: 89 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192780



Common Names

  • Indigofera streyana
  • Mountain Indigo
  • Mountain Indigo Bush


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera hochstetteri streyana (Merxm.) A.Schreib. [unknown]
  • Indigofera rhytidocarpa angolensis J.B.Gillett [unknown]

Description

Indigofera streyana (also called Strey's Indigo, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to New Zealand, where it is found in lowland to montane forests and scrub. Its leaves are dark green, oblong to elliptic in shape, and measure up to 3 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera streyana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Indigofera streyana are small, pink and fragrant. The seed is a small, black, oblong capsule containing several small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera streyana is a shrub native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Indigofera streyana

Indigofera streyana can be found in New Zealand, particularly in the Canterbury and Otago regions.

Indigofera streyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera streyana?

Indigofera streyana

What is the common name of Indigofera streyana?

Strey's indigo

What type of plant is Indigofera streyana?

Shrub

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