Philenoptera cyanescens
African Indigo, West African Indigo
Also known as: Lonchocarpus cyanescens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Benth. +1 more
- Lonchocarpus cyanescens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Benth.
- Robinia cyanescens Schumach. & Thonn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Philenoptera cyanescens (commonly known as African-indigo or West African-indigo) is a scrambling shrub within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Sri Lanka, Trinidad-Tobago