Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
trachyphylla
ID:
196629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl.14: t. 1354 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195958



Common Names

  • Trachyphylla Indigo
  • Trachyphylla Indigofera
  • Indigo Bush


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera johnstonii Baker f. [valid]

Description

Indigofera trachyphylla (also called Indian Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Asia. It has a grey-brown bark and an upright habit. The leaves are trifoliate, with leaflets that are oblong and pointed. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera trachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera trachyphylla has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have long, slender stems and delicate, trifoliate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera trachyphylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Indigofera trachyphylla

Indigofera trachyphylla can be found in the dry deciduous forests of India.

Indigofera trachyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera trachyphylla?

Indigofera trachyphylla

What is the common name of Indigofera trachyphylla?

Trachyphylla Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera trachyphylla?

Dry deciduous forests

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