Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng
Source:
ildis
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.21: 329 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197519
Common Names
- Indigofera Jikongensis
- Jikongensis Indigofera
- Indigofera Jikongensis
Description
Indigofera jikongensis (also called Jikong Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellowish-white. It grows in open forests and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera jikongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera jikongensis has small, pink flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera jikongensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is usually propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated. Once germinated, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Indigofera jikongensis
Indigofera jikongensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan.
Indigofera jikongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera jikongensis?
Indigofera jikongensis
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera jikongensis?
It is found in open forests, scrub and grasslands in China.
What is the size of Indigofera jikongensis?
It is a small shrub, typically growing to a height of 0.5–2 m.
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