Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
195674

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J.Burtt Davy, Man. Pl. Transvaal2: 370 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195003

Common Names

  • Indigofera
  • Sanguinea
  • Bloody Indigo

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Description

Indigofera sanguinea (also called Blood-Red Indigofera, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry areas, such as rocky hillsides and dry grasslands, and has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera sanguinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, firewood, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera sanguinea has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and kidney-shaped. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera sanguinea is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures up to 40°C.

Where to Find Indigofera sanguinea

Indigofera sanguinea is native to Asia, and can be found in parts of China, Mongolia, and Russia.

Indigofera sanguinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera sanguinea?

Indigofera sanguinea

What is the common name of Indigofera sanguinea?

Blood-red Indigofera

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera sanguinea?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa

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