Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
192831

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1925: 159 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192160

Common Names

  • Indigofera floribunda
  • Indigofera
  • Floribunda

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Description

Indigofera floribunda (also called Many-Flowered Indigofera, among many other common names) is a shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has trifoliate leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera floribunda is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera floribunda has small, yellow flowers in clusters, with small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera floribunda is a perennial legume native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Indigofera floribunda

Indigofera floribunda is native to Japan and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Indigofera floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera floribunda?

Indigofera floribunda

What is the common name of Indigofera floribunda?

Many-flowered Indigofera

What is the family of Indigofera floribunda?

Fabaceae

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