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Creeping Indigo

Indigofera spicata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Indigofera

About

Indigofera spicata, the creeping indigo or trailing indigo, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Sub‑Saharan Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, and Yemen, and has been introduced to the southeastern United States, various Caribbean islands, Brazil and other locations in Latin America, various Pacific islands, and New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. It was considered to be a promising forage plant, and then shown to be toxic to nearly...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creeping Indigo?
The scientific name of Creeping Indigo is Indigofera spicata.
What is the conservation status of Creeping Indigo?
The Creeping Indigo has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Creeping Indigo belong to?
Creeping Indigo belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Creeping Indigo belong to?
Creeping Indigo belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Creeping Indigo belong to?
Creeping Indigo belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Creeping Indigo belong to?
Creeping Indigo belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Creeping Indigo belong to?
Creeping Indigo belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Creeping Indigo belong to?
Creeping Indigo belongs to the genus Indigofera.