Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
semitrijuga
ID:
195812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab.: 137 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195141

Common Names

  • Semi-trijugate Indigofera
  • Semitrijuga Indigofera
  • Indigofera Semitrijuga

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Synonyms

  • Indigofera saltiana Steud. [valid]
  • Indigofera somalensis Vatke [valid]

Description

Indigofera semitrijuga (also called Semi-trijugous Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It has pink flowers and grows in open woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera semitrijuga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera semitrijuga has pink flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have compound leaves with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera semitrijuga can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and given regular water.

Where to Find Indigofera semitrijuga

Indigofera semitrijuga is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky soils.

Indigofera semitrijuga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera semitrijuga?

Indigofera semitrijuga

What is the common name of Indigofera semitrijuga?

Semitrijuga indigofera

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera semitrijuga?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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