Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
O.Warburg (ed.), Kunene-Sambesi Exped.: 257 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192492
Common Names
- Gray Indigo
- Gray Indigo Plant
- Griseoides Indigo
Description
Indigofera griseoides (also called gray indigo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is characterized by its small, oval-shaped leaves and its pink flowers. It is native to India and is commonly found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera griseoides is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Indigofera griseoides sub. mpikensis Schrire
Indigofera griseoides sub. griseoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Indigofera griseoides is a white to yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green calyx. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong-shaped seed, with a smooth surface and a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera griseoides is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Indigofera griseoides
Indigofera griseoides can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Indigofera griseoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera griseoides?
Indigofera griseoides
What is the common name of Indigofera griseoides?
Gray indigo
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera griseoides?
Dry prairies, open woods, and roadsides
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