Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
exilis
ID:
205850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grierson & D.G.Long

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh37: 342 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205179

Common Names

  • Exile Indigo
  • Indian Indigo
  • Indigo Bush

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Description

Indigofera exilis (also called 'Slender Indigo', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, steppes, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera exilis is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera exilis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera exilis is a small shrub that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Indigofera exilis

Indigofera exilis is native to Africa and Asia. It is typically found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Indigofera exilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera exilis?

Indigofera exilis

What is the common name of Indigofera exilis?

Slender Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera exilis?

Dry and moist deciduous forests

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

Andrew John Charles Grierson (1929-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grierson' in the authors string.
David Geoffrey Long (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Long' in the authors string.