Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Encycl.3: 248 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195152
Common Names
- Senegal Indigo
- Indigo Bush
- Indigofera
Synonyms
- Tephrosia trapezicarpa DC. [valid]
- Brissonia trapezicarpa Desv. [valid]
- Galega trapezicarpa Steud. [valid]
- Indigofera scoparia Vahl ex DC. [invalid]
- Indigofera tenella Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]
- Anil senegalensis (Lam.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Indigofera senegalensis (also called Senegal Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has pink flowers and grows in open woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera senegalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera senegalensis has pink flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have compound leaves with three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera senegalensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and given regular water.
Where to Find Indigofera senegalensis
Indigofera senegalensis is native to Senegal and can be found in rocky soils.
Indigofera senegalensis FAQ
What are the common names for Indigofera senegalensis?
Indigofera senegalensis is also known as Senegal indigo, Senegal indigofera, and false indigo.
What is the growth habit of Indigofera senegalensis?
Indigofera senegalensis is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height.
What is the native range of Indigofera senegalensis?
Indigofera senegalensis is native to Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.
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