Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mupensis
ID:
194522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torre

Source:
ildis

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Mem. Junta Invest. Ultramar, 2 Ser.19: 54 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193851

Common Names

  • Mupensis Indigo
  • Mupensis Indigofera
  • Indigo Bush

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Description

Indigofera mupensis (also called Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has small purple flowers and grows in sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera mupensis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil cover crop, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Indigofera mupensis sub. mupensis
Indigofera mupensis sub. abercornensis J.B.Gillett

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Indigofera mupensis is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera mupensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Indigofera mupensis

Indigofera mupensis is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Indigofera mupensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera mupensis?

Indigofera mupensis

What is the common name of Indigofera mupensis?

Mupen indigo

What is the native range of Indigofera mupensis?

India

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