Status:
valid
Authors:
Rossbach
Source:
ildis
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.38: 106 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192864
Common Names
- Hundt's Indigo
- Hundt's False Indigo
- Hundt's Indigofera
Description
Indigofera hundtii (also called Hundt's indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry open areas, scrubland, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera hundtii is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera hundtii has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera hundtii is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through seeds, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be soaked in water for 24 hours before planting. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall.
Where to Find Indigofera hundtii
Indigofera hundtii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests and woodlands.
Indigofera hundtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera hundtii?
Indigofera hundtii
What is the common name of Indigofera hundtii?
Hundt's Indigo
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera hundtii?
Dry, sandy or rocky soils
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