Five-Leaf Indigo
Indigofera glabra
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Chhattisgarh
- Flowering
- August-April
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Five-Leaf Indigo
Five-Leaf Indigo (Indigofera glabra) is a herb 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 open and mixed deciduous forests, also in plains. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Tropical Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-April. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Five-Leaf Indigo belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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