Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gairdnerae
ID:
192950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. ex Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Legum. Trop. Africa: 115 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192279

Common Names

  • Gairdner's Indigo
  • Gairdner's Indigofera
  • Gairdner's Pea

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Description

Indigofera gairdnerae (also called Gairdner's Indigofera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry, open areas such as prairies and meadows. It has a long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow or white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera gairdnerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera gairdnerae has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera gairdnerae is a perennial shrub native to Japan. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought and frost tolerant.

Where to Find Indigofera gairdnerae

Indigofera gairdnerae is native to Australia and can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia.

Indigofera gairdnerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera gairdnerae?

Indigofera gairdnerae

What is the common name of Indigofera gairdnerae?

Gairdner's indigo

Where is Indigofera gairdnerae native to?

Western Australia

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

References

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.