Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pellucida
ID:
184150

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Gillett & Thulin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.8: 473 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183479

Common Names

  • Pellucida Indigofera
  • Indigofera Pellucida
  • Pellucida

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Description

Indigofera pellucida (also called 'Pellucid Indigo', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, pink flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera pellucida is used as a source of food and forage for livestock, as well as for wood and timber. It is also used as a source of fuel and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera pellucida has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow-green center. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera pellucida is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a windbreak or a screen.

Where to Find Indigofera pellucida

Indigofera pellucida is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Indigofera pellucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera pellucida?

Indigofera pellucida

What is the common name of Indigofera pellucida?

Transparent Indigo

What is the native range of Indigofera pellucida?

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

References

Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Jan Bevington Gillett (1911-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Gillett' in the authors string.