Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich49: 189 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194762
Common Names
- Rautanen's Indigo
- Rautanen Indigo
- Rautanen's False Indigo
Description
Indigofera rautaneni (also called Rautanen's indigo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Australia, and it grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera rautaneni is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, ulcers, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera rautaneni has yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera rautaneni is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Indigofera rautaneni
Indigofera rautaneni is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Indigofera rautaneni FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera rautaneni?
Indigofera rautaneni
What is the common name of Indigofera rautaneni?
Rautanen's Indigo
What type of plant is Indigofera rautaneni?
Shrub
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