About Barbada Indigo
Barbada Indigo (Indigofera glandulosa) 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 deciduous forests, scrub jungles and agricultural fields. It occurs across Indo-Malesia to Australia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Indigofera glandulosa
- Genus
- Indigofera
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Deciduous forests, scrub jungles and agricultural fields
- Distribution
- Indo-Malesia to Australia
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Barbada Indigo belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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