Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ewartiana
ID:
189130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot.22(89): 189 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188459

Common Names

  • Ewart's Indigo
  • Indigo Bush
  • Indigo Pea

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Description

Indigofera ewartiana (also called Ewart's Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Western Australia. It has small, yellow-green leaves and small, pea-like flowers. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera ewartiana is used as a dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera ewartiana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera ewartiana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Indigofera ewartiana

Indigofera ewartiana is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Indigofera ewartiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera ewartiana?

Indigofera ewartiana

What is the common name of Indigofera ewartiana?

Ewart's Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera ewartiana?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Indigofera genus

Indigofera asperifolia, Indigofera blanchetiana, Indigofera bongardiana, Indigofera campestris, Indigofera conzattii, Indigofera coronilloides, Indigofera costaricensis, Indigofera cuernavacana, Indigofera densiflora, Indigofera fruticosa, Indigofera guaranitica, Indigofera hygrobia, Indigofera jaliscensis, Indigofera kurtzii, Indigofera lancifolia, Indigofera latifolia, Indigofera lindheimeriana, Indigofera montana, Indigofera palmeri, Indigofera panamensis, Indigofera platycarpa, Indigofera pueblensis, Indigofera purpusii, Indigofera rojasii, Indigofera salmoniflora, Indigofera sphaerocarpa, Indigofera sphinctosperma, Indigofera tephrosioides, Indigofera thibaudiana, Indigofera truxillensis, Indigofera tumidula, Indigofera langlassei, Indigofera caroliniana, Indigofera miniata, Indigofera trifoliata, Indigofera zollingeriana, Indigofera prostrata, Indigofera incompta, Indigofera lespedezioides, Indigofera parodiana, Indigofera subulata, Indigofera tephrosioides, Indigofera micheliana, Indigofera curvirostrata, Indigofera hiranensis, Indigofera nugalensis, Indigofera pellucida, Indigofera drepanocarpa, Indigofera sabulosa, Indigofera kirilowi,

Species in the Fabaceae family