Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
miniata
ID:
174317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ortega

Source:
ildis

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Nov. Rar. Pl. Descr. Dec.: 98 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173646

Common Names

  • Miniata Indigo
  • Indigo Weed
  • Miniata False Indigo

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Synonyms

  • Indigofera acutifolia Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Indigofera cubensis Urb. [valid]
  • Indigofera leptosepala Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Indigofera miniata texana (Buckley) B.L.Turner [valid]
  • Indigofera leptosepala brevipes S.Watson [valid]
  • Indigofera cinerea Buckley [illegitimate]
  • Indigofera texana Buckley [valid]
  • Indigofera argentata Rydb. [valid]
  • Indigofera ornithopodioides Schum. & Thonn. [deprecated]
  • Indigofera ornithopodioides Schltdl. & Cham. [illegitimate]
  • Indigofera mexicana Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Indigofera hartwegii Rydb. [valid]
  • Indigofera miniata florida Isely [valid]
  • Indigofera miniata miniata [unknown]
  • Indigofera acutifolia Schltdl. [valid]
  • Indigofera miniata leptosepala (Nutt.) B.L.Turner [valid]
  • Indigofera sphenoides Rydb. [valid]
  • Indigofera nana Rydb. [illegitimate]
  • Indigofera brevipes (S.Watson) Rydb. [valid]
  • Indigofera tinctaria Hook. [valid]
  • Indigofera leptosepala Nutt. [valid]
  • Indigofera leptosepala angustata S.Watson [valid]
  • Indigofera leptosepala argentata A.Gray [unknown]
  • Anila acutifolia (Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Anila leptosepala (Nutt.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Anil leptosepala (Nutt.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Anil ornithopodioides Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Indigofera miniata (also called Miniature Indigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera miniata is used as a dye for fabrics, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indigofera miniata has small, pink flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera miniata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be pruned to keep it at a manageable size.

Where to Find Indigofera miniata

Indigofera miniata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Indigofera miniata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indigofera miniata?

Indigofera miniata

What is the common name of Indigofera miniata?

Miniature Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indigofera miniata?

Dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States

What is the flower color of Indigofera miniata?

Pink to purple

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