Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
micheliana
ID:
183561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.8: 310 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182890

Common Names

  • Indigo bush
  • Indigo wattle
  • Michel's indigo

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Synonyms

  • Indigofera suffruticosa guatemalensis (Backer) De Kort & G.Thijsse [unknown]

Description

Indigofera micheliana (also called Michel's Indigofera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has a spreading habit and produces yellow flowers. It is found in moist grasslands, wet meadows, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera micheliana is used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera micheliana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera micheliana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Indigofera micheliana

Indigofera micheliana is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Indigofera micheliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera micheliana?

Indigofera micheliana

What is the common name of Indigofera micheliana?

Michel's Indigofera

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera micheliana?

It is 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