Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tenuissima
ID:
196505

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr.: 94 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195834

Common Names

  • Indigofera tenuissima
  • Slender Indigo
  • Slender Indigofera

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Synonyms

  • Indigofera longipes N.E.Br. [valid]

Description

Indigofera tenuissima (also called Very Slender Indigo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It is a small shrub with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. Its fruits are flat, oblong pods.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera tenuissima is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, and pea-like. Seed: small, brown, and round. Seedlings: have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are pinnately compound.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera tenuissima is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Indigofera tenuissima

Indigofera tenuissima is native to Madagascar and can also be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Indigofera tenuissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera tenuissima?

Indigofera tenuissima

What is the common name of Indigofera tenuissima?

Slender Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera tenuissima?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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