Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. ex Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 85 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192648
Common Names
- Indigofera heudelotii
- Indigofera Heudelotii
- Heudelotii Indigofera
Synonyms
- Anil heudelotii (Benth. ex Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Indigofera heudelotii (also called Heudelot's Indigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and pink flowers with a yellow center. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, in open to semi-shaded habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera heudelotii is used as a dye for fabrics, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Indigofera heudelotii var. heudelotii
Indigofera heudelotii var. fairchildii (Baker f.) J.B.Gillett
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Indigofera heudelotii is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera heudelotii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Indigofera heudelotii
Indigofera heudelotii can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Indigofera heudelotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera heudelotii?
Indigofera heudelotii
What is the common name of Indigofera heudelotii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera heudelotii?
It is native to tropical rainforests in South America
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