Status:
valid
Authors:
X.F.Gao & X.L.Zhao
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa455: 235 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443877
Description
Indigofera yuanjiangensis (also called Yuanjiang Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has pink flowers and grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera yuanjiangensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It also has antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Indigofera yuanjiangensis is a small, pink, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera yuanjiangensis is propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Indigofera yuanjiangensis
Indigofera yuanjiangensis is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan province.
Indigofera yuanjiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera yuanjiangensis?
Indigofera yuanjiangensis
What is the common name of Indigofera yuanjiangensis?
Yuanjiangensis Indigofera
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera yuanjiangensis?
Indigofera yuanjiangensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia
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
Xue Li Zhao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.L.Zhao' in the authors string.