Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
praticola
ID:
195172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich70: 218 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194501

Common Names

  • Indigofera
  • Praticola
  • Prairie Indigo

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Description

Indigofera praticola (also called Prat's Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and a spreading habit, with a maximum height of up to 1 m. It is found in dry grasslands, in areas with an average annual temperature of 15-25 °C and an average annual rainfall of 500-1,000 mm.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera praticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Indigofera praticola var. latifructa Schrire
Indigofera praticola var. praticola

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Indigofera praticola is a deep blue color with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera praticola is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Indigofera praticola

Indigofera praticola can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Indigofera praticola FAQ

What is the common name of Indigofera praticola?

Field Indigo

What is the growth habit of Indigofera praticola?

It is a small, deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading growth habit.

What is the soil type of Indigofera praticola?

It prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.

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