Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull., Addit. Ser.1: 62 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193733
Common Names
- Indigofera milne-redheadii
- Milne-Redheadii Indigofera
- Milne-Redheadii Indigo
Description
Indigofera milne-redheadii (also called Milne-Redhead's Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera milne-redheadii is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Indigofera milne-redheadii is pink, with a yellow center, and is borne in clusters. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera milne-redheadii is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Indigofera milne-redheadii
Indigofera milne-redheadii is found in the dry forests of Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Indigofera milne-redheadii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera milne-redheadii?
Indigofera milne-redheadii
What type of plant is Indigofera milne-redheadii?
It is a shrub
Where is Indigofera milne-redheadii native to?
It is native to tropical 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