Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb.1: 128 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193043
Common Names
- Indigofera langebergensis
- Langebergensis Indigofera
- Indigofera Langebergensis
Description
Indigofera langebergensis (also called Langeberg indigofera, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has a rounded crown with a trunk up to 15 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical dry forests, savannas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera langebergensis is used for its timber, as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera langebergensis has pink, pea-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera langebergensis is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Indigofera langebergensis
Indigofera langebergensis is native to the southwestern Cape of South Africa.
Indigofera langebergensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera langebergensis?
Indigofera langebergensis
What is the common name of Indigofera langebergensis?
Langeberg Indigo
Where is Indigofera langebergensis found?
South Africa
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