Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
kaessneri
ID:
191309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.41: 326 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190638

Common Names

  • Kaessner's Indigo
  • Kaessner Indigofera
  • Kaessner's False Indigo

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Synonyms

  • Indigofera atriceps kaessneri (Baker f.) J.B.Gillett [unknown]
  • Indigofera holstii (Baker f.) Baker f. [valid]
  • Indigofera secundiflora holstii Baker f. [valid]
  • Indigofera holstii Taub. ex Engl. [invalid]

Description

Indigofera kaessneri (also called Kaessner's Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky, grassy areas and is characterized by its small, purple flowers and its long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera kaessneri is used as a traditional medicine to treat various diseases, including fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as a tonic to improve overall health and vitality. It is also used to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera kaessneri has bright pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and are covered in small, silvery-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera kaessneri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Indigofera kaessneri

Indigofera kaessneri is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon. It is found in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush flats and rocky slopes.

Indigofera kaessneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera kaessneri?

Indigofera kaessneri

What is the common name of Indigofera kaessneri?

Kaessner's Indigo

Where is Indigofera kaessneri found?

It is found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

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