Trees & Plants
Indigo Vihafilaa
Indigofera longiracemosa
Fairly common in Baill. open areas The roots are useful in promoting growth of hair and in gastropathy, asthma, splenomegaly, chronic bronchitis, ulcers, cephalagia and skin diseases. The plant possesses antimicrobial and anti-poisonous properties. Leaves are used for the treatme
Details § 01 uses The roots are useful in promoting growth of hair and in gastropathy, asthma, splenomegaly, chronic bronchitis, ulcers, cephalagia and skin diseases. The plant possesses antimicrobial and anti-poisonous properties. Leaves are used for the treatment of skin diseases. in © family Fabaceae synonym Indigofera longeracemosa Baill. description Erect subshrubs; branchlets terete. Leaves pinnate; leaflets 7-9, opposite, × obovate, odd one larger, 8-16 4-10 mm, of base cuneate, apex obtuse, mucronate, membranous, both surfaces appressed, pubescent. Racemes axillary, to 2 cm long. Flowers dense; corolla pinkish-purple. Pods cylindric, straight, shortly beaked. Seeds 6-10, obscurely angular. native range Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, India distribution Tropical Asia and Africa english names Indigo flowering fruiting July – November occurrence maldives Fairly common in Baill. open areas Quick facts
scientific name Indigofera longiracemosa dhivehi (roman) Vihafilaa family Fabaceae Cite this page
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