Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
ildis
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg30: 165 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191119
Common Names
- Charlier's Indigo
- Indigo-bush
- Indigo-plant
Description
Indigofera charlieriana (also called Charlier's Indigo, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera charlieriana is used as an ornamental plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Indigofera charlieriana var. charlieriana
Indigofera charlierana var. scaberrima (Schinz) J.B.Gillett
Indigofera charlieriana var. lata J.B.Gillett
Indigofera charlieriana var. scaberrima (Schinz) J.B.Gillett
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera charlieriana has white or pink flowers that are fragrant and pea-like. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera charlieriana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in well-drained soil and kept moist. The plants will flower in the second year.
Where to Find Indigofera charlieriana
Indigofera charlieriana is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Indigofera charlieriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera charlieriana?
Indigofera charlieriana
What is the common name of Indigofera charlieriana?
Charlier's Indigo
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera charlieriana?
Indigofera charlieriana is found in dry, open forests and woodlands in India
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