Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
velutina
ID:
196833

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr.: 104 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196162



Common Names

  • Velutina Indigo
  • Indigofera Velutina
  • Indigo Bush


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Synonyms

  • Anil velutina Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Indigofera velutina (also called Velvet Indigo, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and pink flowers. It is found in tropical forests and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Indigofera velutina are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and round and are usually black or dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera velutina is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It can reach up to 1.5 m in height. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Indigofera velutina

Indigofera velutina is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the tropical forests of Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo, and Uganda.

Indigofera velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera velutina?

Indigofera velutina

What is the family of Indigofera velutina?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Indigofera velutina?

Madagascar

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