Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
antunesiana
ID:
191015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 285 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190344

Common Names

  • Antunesiana Indigo
  • Antunesiana Indigofera
  • Indigofera antunesiana

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Synonyms

  • Indigofera stenophylla nyassae Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Indigofera antunesiana (also called Antunes' Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has long, thin stems with small, purple flowers. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera antunesiana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera antunesiana has small, purple flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera antunesiana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Indigofera antunesiana

Indigofera antunesiana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Indigofera antunesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera antunesiana?

Indigofera antunesiana

What is the common name of Indigofera antunesiana?

Antunes' Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera antunesiana?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, and is native to the Mediterranean region

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