Status:
valid
Authors:
Jaub. & Spach
Source:
ildis
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient.5: 89 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190366
Common Names
- Arabic Indigo
- Arabic Indigofera
- Arabic False Indigo
Synonyms
- Anil arabica Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Indigofera arabica (also called Arabian Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to Central and Eastern Europe. It typically grows in moist, grassy habitats and is characterized by its small, purple flowers and its long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera arabica is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera arabica has small, pink flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed pods are small and contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera arabica is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in dry, rocky soils in the western United States. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It can be propagated by division of the root crown in spring or fall.
Where to Find Indigofera arabica
Indigofera arabica can be found in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman.
Indigofera arabica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera arabica?
Indigofera arabica
What is the common name of Indigofera arabica?
Arabian Indigo
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera arabica?
It is found in dry, sandy soils, and is native to the Mediterranean region
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