Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
heterantha
ID:
187419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Brandis

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. N.W. India: 135 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186748

Common Names

  • Heterantha Indigofera
  • Indigofera Heterantha
  • Heterantha Plant

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Synonyms

  • Indigofera gerardiana Graham ex Baker [illegitimate]
  • Indigofera gerardiana heterantha (Brandis) Baker [valid]
  • Indigofera heterantha gerardiana (Baker) Ali [invalid]
  • Indigofera himalayensis retusa S.Biswas [valid]
  • Indigofera rubro-violacea Dunn [valid]
  • Indigofera macrostachya Vent. [valid]
  • Indigofera quadrangularis Graham [invalid]
  • Indigofera roylei Koehne [valid]
  • Indigofera macrostachys Vent. [unknown]
  • Anil macrostachya (Vent.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Indigofera coronillifolia G.Nicholson [invalid]

Description

Indigofera heterantha (also called Indigófere-heteranthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in moist forests, and can reach heights of up to 15 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera heterantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera heterantha has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seed pods. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera heterantha is a fast-growing, small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seeds, which should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the tree is drought-tolerant and can withstand some frost. Pruning should be done regularly to maintain the desired shape.

Where to Find Indigofera heterantha

Indigofera heterantha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Indigofera heterantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera heterantha?

Indigofera heterantha

What is the common name of Indigofera heterantha?

Heterantha

What is the family of Indigofera heterantha?

Fabaceae

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Dietrich Brandis (1824-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandis' in the authors string.