Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hispida
ID:
193406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 240 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192735

Common Names

  • Hispid Indigo
  • Hairy Indigo
  • Hairy Indigofera

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Synonyms

  • Anil hispida Kuntze [unknown]
  • Indigofera lotoides E.Mey. [illegitimate]

Description

Indigofera hispida (also called Hairy Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera hispida has small, pinkish-purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera hispida is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Indigofera hispida

Indigofera hispida is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Indigofera hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera hispida?

Indigofera hispida

What is the common name of Indigofera hispida?

Hispid Indigo

What is the family of Indigofera hispida?

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

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.