Status:
valid
Authors:
Sanjappa
Source:
ildis
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia10: 227 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205202
Common Names
- Maymyo Indigo
- Indian Indigo
- Indigo Bush
Description
Indigofera maymyoensis (also called 'Maymyo 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 maymyoensis is used as a dye for textiles and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indigofera maymyoensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indigofera maymyoensis is a 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 maymyoensis
Indigofera maymyoensis can be found in the Shan Hills of Myanmar.
Indigofera maymyoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indigofera maymyoensis?
Indigofera maymyoensis
What is the common name of Indigofera maymyoensis?
Maymyo Indigo
What is the natural habitat of Indigofera maymyoensis?
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