Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ovina
ID:
194834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
W.H.Harvey & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Cap.2: 189 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194163

Common Names

  • Indigofera ovina
  • Ovine Indigofera
  • Sheep Indigofera

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Synonyms

  • Anil ovina Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Indigofera ovina (also called Sheep Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows to a height of up to 4 meters and has small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open areas and can tolerate drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera ovina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera ovina has small, pink flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are round and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and short, thick stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera ovina is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Layering is best done in late summer or early autumn when the stems are still flexible. The rooted layer should be separated from the parent plant in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Indigofera ovina

Indigofera ovina can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, and Zacatecas.

Indigofera ovina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera ovina?

Indigofera ovina

What is the common name of Indigofera ovina?

Woolly indigofera

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera ovina?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

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