Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
porrecta
ID:
195140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 234 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194469

Common Names

  • Porrect Indigo
  • Creeping Indigo
  • Indigo Bush

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Synonyms

  • Anil porrecta Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Indigofera porrecta (also called ‘Porrecta Indigo’, among many other common names) is a small shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It has a dense, rounded crown and a grayish-brown bark. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera porrecta is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Indigofera porrecta var. bicolor Harv.
Indigofera porrecta var. porrecta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Indigofera porrecta is a deep blue color with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera porrecta is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate moderate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Indigofera porrecta

Indigofera porrecta is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Indigofera porrecta FAQ

What is the common name of Indigofera porrecta?

Upright Indigo

What is the growth habit of Indigofera porrecta?

It is a small, deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading growth habit.

What is the soil type of Indigofera porrecta?

It prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.

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

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.