Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
196326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8: n.° 2 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195655



Common Names

  • Indigo Bush
  • Anil
  • Indigo Plant


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera tinctoria brachycarpa DC. [valid]
  • Indigofera micrantha Desv. [valid]
  • Indigofera guatimalensis Moc. & Sessé ex Prain & Baker f. [valid]
  • Anil tinctoria brachycarpa (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Indigofera divaricata Jacq. [valid]
  • Indigofera guatimala Lunan [valid]
  • Indigofera comezuelo DC. [unknown]
  • Anila tinctoria vera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Indigofera anil drepanocarpa O.Berg [valid]
  • Indigofera anil L. [valid]
  • Indigofera tinctoria brachycarpa Vatke [unknown]
  • Indigofera suffruticosa suffruticosa [unknown]
  • Indigofera uncinata G.Don [valid]
  • Indigofera angolensis D.Dietr. [valid]
  • Indigofera tinctoria anil (L.) Kurz [unknown]
  • Indigofera suffruticosa uncinata Berhaut [valid]
  • Indigofera anil oligosperma Miq. [unknown]
  • Ononis anil Mill. [valid]
  • Indigofera cornezuelo Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [valid]
  • Indigofera anil polyphylla DC. [valid]
  • Indigofera anil Sm. ex Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Indigofera anil drepanocarpa Berg [unknown]
  • Indigofera suffruticosa obtusifolia Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Indigofera suffruticosa guatemalensis (Moc. & Sessé ex Prain & Baker f.) de Kort & G.Thijsse [valid]
  • Indigofera suffruticosa canescens (J.A.Schmidt) Lobin [valid]
  • Indigofera anil canescens [unknown]
  • Anil divaricata (Jacq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Anil tinctoria vera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Indigofera argentea caerulea F.M.Bailey [illegitimate]
  • Indigofera suffruticosa polyphylla DC. [unknown]
  • Indigofera argentea Blanco [illegitimate]

Description

Indigofera suffruticosa (also called Suffruticose Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 5 meters in height. It has compound leaves and pink to red flowers. It is found in tropical forests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera suffruticosa has small, white flowers that are clustered in axillary racemes. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera suffruticosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Indigofera suffruticosa

Indigofera suffruticosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.

Indigofera suffruticosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera suffruticosa?

Indigofera suffruticosa is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

What is the growth rate of Indigofera suffruticosa?

Indigofera suffruticosa is a fast-growing plant.

What is the average size of Indigofera suffruticosa?

Indigofera suffruticosa can reach heights of up to 8 feet.

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