Narrowleaf Indigo
Indigofera linifolia var. campbellii
Herb Key identification features : Silvery canescent herbs; 2-edged with short internodes. Raceme 1-4 flowered
About Narrowleaf Indigo
Narrowleaf Indigo (Indigofera linifolia var. campbellii) is a herb key identification features : silvery canescent herbs; 2-edged with short internodes. raceme 1-4 flowered 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. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Indigofera linifolia var. campbellii
- Genus
- Indigofera
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb Key identification features : Silvery canescent herbs; 2-edged with short internodes. Raceme 1-4 flowered
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-December
Local Names
- Hindi
- भंगरा bhangra, भुरभुरा bhurbhura, पाण्डरफली pandarphali
- Bengali
- ভাঙড়া bhangra
- Kannada
- ಗಂಜಿಕಸ ganjikasa
- Marathi
- बरबाडा barbada, लाल गोधडी lal godhadi, पांढरफळी pandharphali
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Narrowleaf Indigo belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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