Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinter
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.18: 427 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190070
Common Names
- Indigofera acanthoclada
- Acanthoclada Indigo
- Clustered Indigo
Synonyms
- Indigofera longispina Baker f. ex J.B.Gillett [valid]
Description
Indigofera acanthoclada (also called spiny indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western China. It has a short stem, and its leaves are alternate, with a single, oblong-lanceolate leaf blade. It grows in rocky, alpine meadows and grasslands, at elevations of 2,000–4,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera acanthoclada is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, pink, in dense, globose heads; Seed: small, dark brown, oblong, with a short beak; Seedlings: leaves linear, with a few hairs on the margins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera acanthoclada can be propagated by seed or division. Seed should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Indigofera acanthoclada
Indigofera acanthoclada is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands. It is available from nurseries and garden centers.
Indigofera acanthoclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera acanthoclada?
Indigofera acanthoclada
What is the common name of Indigofera acanthoclada?
Spiny Indigo
What is the habitat of Indigofera acanthoclada?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States
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