Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
vigueri
ID:
1040517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Callm. & Labat

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Candollea65: 363 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039855



Common Names

  • Indigofera vigueri
  • Vigueri's Indigofera
  • Vigueri Indigofera


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Uses & Benefits

Indigofera vigueri is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye and in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Indigofera vigueri are white and tubular in shape, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera vigueri is an annual plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. The seeds should be sown in the autumn or spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Indigofera vigueri

Indigofera vigueri is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

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

Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.