Indigofera amorphoides
Indigofera amorphoides
- Native to:
- Djibouti | Eritrea | Ethiopia | Kenya | Namibia | Somalia | Yemen
GBIF: Gelle, F.; Barkworth, M.E.


Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Indigofera
- Species:
- Indigofera amorphoides
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm stratification required — 30–60 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by warm stratification for optimal germination.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash