Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
196240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jaub. & Spach

Source:
ildis

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient.5: 98 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195569



Common Names

  • Indigofera suaveolens
  • Suaveolens Indigofera
  • Suaveolens Indigofera


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera kerensis Chiov. [valid]
  • Indigofera sparsiflora Hochst. ex Baker [valid]
  • Indigofera subquadriflora Hochst. ex Chiov. [invalid]
  • Anil suaveolens (Jaub. & Spach) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Indigofera suaveolens (also called Sweet-scented Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub with a rounded shape and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It has small, pinkish-white flowers that bloom in the summer months. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera suaveolens has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves with a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera suaveolens is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Indigofera suaveolens

Indigofera suaveolens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Indigofera suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera suaveolens?

Indigofera suaveolens

What is the common name of Indigofera suaveolens?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera suaveolens?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America

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

Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.