Indigofera cliffordiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cliffordiana
ID:
191885
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull., Addit. Ser.1: 107 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191214
Common Names
- Clifford Indigo
- Clifford's Indigo
- Clifford's Indigofera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Indigofera cliffordiana (also called Clifford's Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, pink flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera cliffordiana is used as a fodder crop, as a soil-improving crop, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera cliffordiana has small, purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Indigofera cliffordiana is an annual plant and can be cultivated from seeds. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist to ensure proper germination. The plants should be spaced at least 15 cm apart. Propagation can also be done by division of the clumps in early spring.
Where to Find Indigofera cliffordiana
Indigofera cliffordiana can be found in South Africa.
Indigofera cliffordiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera cliffordiana?
Indigofera cliffordiana
What are the common names of Indigofera cliffordiana?
Clifford's indigo, Clifford's indigofera
What is the growth habit of Indigofera cliffordiana?
It is an erect, annual herb
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
References
Jan Bevington Gillett (1911-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Gillett' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Indigofera cliffordiana J.B.Gillett: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.