Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mairei
ID:
198218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pamp.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital., n.s., 17: 16 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197547

Common Names

  • Mairei Indigo
  • Mairei Indigo Bush
  • Indigo Bush

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Synonyms

  • Indigofera monbeigii Craib [valid]
  • Indigofera mairei intermedia Pamp. [unknown]
  • Indigofera mairei micrantha Pamp. [unknown]

Description

Indigofera mairei (also called Maire's Indigo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellowish-white. It grows in open forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera mairei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera mairei has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are bright green with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera mairei is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is best done in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Indigofera mairei

Indigofera mairei can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Indigofera mairei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera mairei?

Indigofera mairei

What is the common name of Indigofera mairei?

Maire's Indigofera

Where is Indigofera mairei native to?

The Yunnan province of China

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