Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hiranensis
ID:
184145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.8: 469 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183474

Common Names

  • Hiranensis Indigofera
  • Indigofera Hiranensis
  • Hiranensis

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Description

Indigofera hiranensis (also called 'Hiran Indigo', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, pink flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera hiranensis is used as a source of food and forage for livestock, as well as for wood and timber. It is also used as a source of fuel and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera hiranensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow-green center. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera hiranensis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a windbreak or a screen.

Where to Find Indigofera hiranensis

Indigofera hiranensis is native to India and Nepal and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Indigofera hiranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera hiranensis?

Indigofera hiranensis

What is the common name of Indigofera hiranensis?

Hiran Indigofera

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera hiranensis?

Indigofera hiranensis is found in dry grassland and scrubland in Somalia.

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