Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
niveum
ID:
1040523

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd. ex Spreng.) Schrire & Callm.

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Candollea65: 363 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039861

Common Names

  • Indigastrum niveum
  • Snowy Indigastrum
  • Niveum Indigastrum

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Description

Indigastrum niveum (also called White-flowered Indigastrum, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and a native region of South America. It is found in wet forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Indigastrum niveum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Indigastrum niveum are white and tubular in shape, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Indigastrum niveum

Indigastrum niveum is native to Colombia. It can be found in wet mountain forests.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Brian David Schrire (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrire' in the authors string.