Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrire
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag.14: 216 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731375
Common Names
- Jucund Indigo
- Indigo Bush
- Indigofera Jucunda
Description
Indigofera jucunda (also called jucund indigo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It is found in moist to wet forests, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera jucunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera jucunda has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. Its seedlings are small, green and have two leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera jucunda is a tropical plant that is grown in warm climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Indigofera jucunda
Indigofera jucunda is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Indigofera jucunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera jucunda?
Indigofera jucunda
What is the common name of Indigofera jucunda?
Jucunda Indigo
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera jucunda?
Indigofera jucunda is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
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