Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mahafalensis
ID:
1041799

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Du Puy, Labat & Schrire) Schrire

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.63: 478 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041137

Common Names

  • Indigofera Mahafalensis
  • Mahafale Indigo
  • Mahafale Indigofera

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Description

Indigofera mahafalensis (also called Mahafal Indigo, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in dry forests, grasslands, and scrublands. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 2 meters tall, with pinnate leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera mahafalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera mahafalensis has small, pink flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera mahafalensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Indigofera mahafalensis

Indigofera mahafalensis is native to South America and can be found in dry, open 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

References

David J. Du Puy (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Du Puy' in the authors string.
Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.
Brian David Schrire (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrire' in the authors string.