About Deep-Purple Indigo
Deep-Purple Indigo (Indigofera atropurpurea) is an undershrub belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in in open areas of sal forests. It is native to Tropical Himalayas. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-July.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Indigofera atropurpurea
- Genus
- Indigofera
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- In open areas of sal forests
- Native to
- Tropical Himalayas
- Distribution
- India and Tropical Himalayas
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-July
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Deep-Purple Indigo belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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