Status:
valid
Authors:
B.H.Choi & S.K.Cho
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
J. Pl. Biol.39: 147 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731348
Common Names
- Indigofera grandiflora
- Large-flowered Indigo
- Large-flowered Pea
Description
Indigofera grandiflora (also called Large-Flowered Indigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. It grows in dry, open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Indigofera grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Indigofera grandiflora is a small, pink or purple, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera grandiflora is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Africa and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Indigofera grandiflora
Indigofera grandiflora can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Indigofera grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera grandiflora?
Indigofera grandiflora
What are the common names of Indigofera grandiflora?
Large-flowered Indigo, Large-flowered Indigo Bush
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera grandiflora?
Indigofera grandiflora is found in dry, sandy soils in 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
References
Suk Kyoung Cho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Cho' in the authors string.