About rusty indigo
rusty indigo (Indigofera colutea) 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 dry deciduous and scrub jungles, also in the plains. It occurs across Paleotropics. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Indigofera colutea
- Genus
- Indigofera
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous and scrub jungles, also in the plains
- Distribution
- Paleotropics
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- நாய்க்கடுகு
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
rusty indigo belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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