Fabaceae · Indigofera

Trailing Indigo

Indigofera hendecaphylla

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka & more

Plant Details

Scientific name
Indigofera hendecaphylla
Genus
Indigofera
Family
Fabaceae
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu

Leaf characters

Leaf type
Pinnately compound (leaflets in rows along a stalk)recorded
Leaf surface
Pubescent (softly hairy)recorded

Typical of the family

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Characters marked “recorded” are for Trailing Indigo itself; the rest are typical of the Fabaceae family.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower colour
PurplerecordedPurple or violet

Typical of the family

Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Characters marked “recorded” are for Trailing Indigo itself; the rest are typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only.

About Trailing Indigo

A member of the Fabaceae family, Trailing indigo (Indigofera hendecaphylla) is a herb. In India it has been recorded in Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka and 2 other states.

Illustration representing the Fabaceae family
Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Trailing Indigo belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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