Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
boviperda
ID:
189104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morrison

Source:
ildis

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.50: 166 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188433

Common Names

  • Indigofera boviperda
  • Boviperda Indigofera
  • Boviperda Indigo

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Description

Indigofera boviperda (also called Boviperda Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera boviperda is used as a dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera boviperda has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera boviperda is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and resistant to frost.

Where to Find Indigofera boviperda

Indigofera boviperda is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Indigofera boviperda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera boviperda?

Indigofera boviperda

What is the common name of Indigofera boviperda?

Cowpea Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera boviperda?

Dry, sandy, or rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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