Fabaceae · Indigofera

Indigofera longiracemosa

UndershrubMedicinal
Habit
Undershrub
Flowering
July-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Indigofera longiracemosa
Genus
Indigofera
Family
Fabaceae
Habitat
River banks, wastelands and scrub forests
Habitat type
Wetland, Forest, Scrub, Wasteland
Distribution
India to Madagascar, Zanzibar
Flowering & fruiting
July-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

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

Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Indigofera longiracemosa

Indigofera longiracemosa 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 river banks, wastelands and scrub forests. It occurs across India to Madagascar, Zanzibar. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-December. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Fabaceae family
Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Indigofera longiracemosa belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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