Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
masoniae
ID:
194261

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1925: 157 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193590

Common Names

  • Indigofera masoniae
  • Mason's Indigo
  • Mason's False Indigo

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Description

Indigofera masoniae (also called Mason's Indigo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Amazon basin in South America and can be found in tropical rainforest habitats. It is a small shrub with a height of up to 2 meters and a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are pink or purple.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera masoniae is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow, and fragrant. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera masoniae is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Indigofera masoniae

Indigofera masoniae is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in tropical rainforest areas in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Indigofera masoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera masoniae?

Indigofera masoniae

What is the common name of Indigofera masoniae?

Mason's Indigo

Where is Indigofera masoniae native to?

Central and South America

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