Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
subulata
ID:
183366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182695

Common Names

  • Subulate Indigofera
  • Subulate Pea
  • Subulate Plant

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Synonyms

  • Anila subulata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Indigofera subulata (also called Subulate Indigofera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America, growing in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and savannas. It has a rounded crown, pinnate leaves, and yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera subulata is used as an ornamental plant, as a timber tree, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Indigofera subulata are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera subulata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken from semi-hardwood stems.

Where to Find Indigofera subulata

Indigofera subulata can be found in the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Indigofera subulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera subulata?

Indigofera subulata

What is the common name of Indigofera subulata?

Subulate Indigofera

What is the native range of Indigofera subulata?

Tropical America

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:128343-2: Based on the initial data import