Status:
valid
Authors:
Jarvie & C.H.Stirt.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bothalia17: 3 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197595
Common Names
- Indigofera ionii
- Ion's Indigo
- Ionii Indigo
Description
Indigofera ionii (also called Ion's Indigo, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 1.5 m in height and has trifoliate leaves. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera ionii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics and leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera ionii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera ionii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and covered lightly with soil. The seedlings should be kept moist until established. Once established, the plant can be fertilized and watered regularly.
Where to Find Indigofera ionii
Indigofera ionii is found in the Yunnan Province of China.
Indigofera ionii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera ionii?
Indigofera ionii
What is the common name of Indigofera ionii?
Ion's Indigo
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera ionii?
It is native to China and is found in dry, open forests and grasslands.
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