Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fordii
ID:
731867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halford

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 337 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731200



Common Names

  • Indagator
  • Bluebell Creeper
  • Bluebell Creeper Vine


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Description

Indagator fordii (also called Ford's Indigofera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is found in dry woodlands, grasslands, and bushveld.

Uses & Benefits

Indagator fordii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indagator fordii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indagator fordii can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Indagator fordii

Indagator fordii can be found in tropical rainforests in East Africa, including in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

Indagator fordii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indagator fordii?

Indagator fordii

What is the common name of Indagator fordii?

Ford's Indagator

What is the natural habitat of Indagator fordii?

It is found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Indagator genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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