Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
transvaalensis
ID:
196894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich49: 193 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196223

Common Names

  • Indigofera Transvaalensis
  • Transvaal Indigo
  • Transvaal Indigofera

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Description

Indigofera transvaalensis (also called 'Transvaal indigo', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests, wooded grasslands, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera transvaalensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera transvaalensis has small, pink flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera transvaalensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Indigofera transvaalensis

Indigofera transvaalensis is native to southern Africa and can be found in the dry savanna regions of South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.

Indigofera transvaalensis FAQ

What is the common name of Indigofera transvaalensis?

Transvaal Indigo

What is the natural range of Indigofera transvaalensis?

Africa

What is the typical height of Indigofera transvaalensis?

Up to 3 m

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