Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1910: 382 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200262
Common Names
- Indigofera lacei
- Lace's Indigofera
- Lace's False Indigo
Synonyms
- Indigofera simaoensis Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng [valid]
- Indigofera kasinii Boonyam. [valid]
- Indigofera simaoensis angustifolia Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng [valid]
- Indigofera simaoensis macrophylla Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng [valid]
- Indigofera simaoensis polyphylla Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng [valid]
- Indigofera simaoensis pubescens Y.Y.Fang & C.Z.Zheng [valid]
Description
Indigofera lacei (also called Lace's indigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera lacei is used as a medicinal herb for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Indigofera lacei is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera lacei is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Indigofera lacei
Indigofera lacei is native to India.
Indigofera lacei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera lacei?
Indigofera lacei
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera lacei?
Indigofera lacei is found in the dry deciduous forests of India.
What is the flowering season of Indigofera lacei?
Indigofera lacei flowers in the summer months of April to June.
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