Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr.: 101 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191431
Common Names
- Indigofera Corniculata
- Crowfoot Indigo
- Crimson Clover
Synonyms
- Anil corniculata (E.Mey.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Indigofera corniculata (also called Bird's-foot Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous species of the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. This plant has a woody base and grows up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are pinnate and green in color. The flowers are pink in color and bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera corniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera corniculata has small, pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera corniculata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Indigofera corniculata
Indigofera corniculata can be found in dry grasslands, pastures, and roadsides in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Indigofera corniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera corniculata?
Indigofera corniculata
What is the common name of Indigofera corniculata?
Horned Indigo
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera corniculata?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka
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