Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bungeana
ID:
194597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walp.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Linnaea13: 525 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193926

Common Names

  • Bunge Indigo
  • Bunge Indigo Plant
  • Indigo Plant

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Synonyms

  • Indigofera pseudotinctoria Matsum. [valid]
  • Indigofera micrantha Bunge [illegitimate]
  • Indigofera hosiei Craib [valid]
  • Indigofera longispica Gagnep. [valid]
  • Anil bungeana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Indigofera bungeana nana L.C.Wang & X.G.Sun [valid]
  • Indigofera bungeana spinescens Kobuski [unknown]

Description

Indigofera bungeana (also called Bunge's Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It has pinnate leaves and pink flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera bungeana is used as an ornamental plant, for fodder, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera bungeana has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, cylindrical seed pod. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera bungeana is a shrub that can reach a height of up to 8 feet. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Indigofera bungeana

Indigofera bungeana is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Gansu, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.

Indigofera bungeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera bungeana?

Indigofera bungeana

What is the common name of Indigofera bungeana?

Bunge's Indigofera

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera bungeana?

It is found in dry forest and scrub in the Andes of Peru

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