Prostrate Indigo
Indigofera prostrata
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh & more
- Flowering
- September-February
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Indigofera prostrata
- Genus
- Indigofera
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Deciduous forests, open wastelands and grasslands
- Distribution
- India, Australia
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
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 Prostrate Indigo
Prostrate Indigo (Indigofera prostrata) 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, open wastelands and grasslands. It occurs across India, Australia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-February.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Prostrate Indigo belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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