Status:
valid
Authors:
Sanjappa
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India25: 202 (1983 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205216
Common Names
- Santapau's Indigo
- Indian Indigo
- Indigo Bush
Description
Indigofera santapaui (also called Santapau's indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree typically growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Western Ghats of India and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands. Its leaves are alternate, trifoliate, and its flowers are pink or white in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera santapaui is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera santapaui has small pink flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera santapaui is a small shrub that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established.
Where to Find Indigofera santapaui
Indigofera santapaui can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Indigofera santapaui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera santapaui?
Indigofera santapaui
What is the common name of Indigofera santapaui?
Santapau's Indigo
Where is Indigofera santapaui native to?
India
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