Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 92 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194850
Common Names
- Rhynchocarp Indigo
- Rhynchocarp
- Rhynchocarp False Indigo
Synonyms
- Indigofera rhynchocarpa rhynchocarpa [unknown]
- Indigofera gyrocarpa Baker f. [valid]
- Indigofera flavovirens R.E.Fr. [valid]
- Indigofera lignosa De Wild. [valid]
- Indigofera lonchocarpifolia Baker [valid]
- Anil rhynchocarpa (Welw. ex Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
- Indigofera rhynchocarpa uluguruensis J.B.Gillett [unknown]
Description
Indigofera rhynchocarpa (also called Spiny Indigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has a spreading, multi-stemmed habit and pinnate leaves with small, purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera rhynchocarpa is used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, in clusters of 2-3. Seed: small, black, flattened. Seedlings: have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera rhynchocarpa is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to the desired spacing. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Indigofera rhynchocarpa
Indigofera rhynchocarpa is native to South Africa.
Indigofera rhynchocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera rhynchocarpa?
Indigofera rhynchocarpa
What are the common names of Indigofera rhynchocarpa?
Beaked Indigofera
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera rhynchocarpa?
Tropical and subtropical regions of 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