Indigofera trifoliata
Threeleaf Indigo
Also known as: Anil trifoliata (L.) Kuntze +7 more
- Anil trifoliata (L.) Kuntze
- Anila moluccana Kuntze
- Anila trifoliata Kuntze
- Anila vestita Kuntze
- Indigofera barberae Gamble
- Indigofera trifoliata subsp. angustata Miq.
- Indigofera trifoliata subsp. liukiuensis Matsum.
- Indigofera trifoliata var. angustata Miq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual, perennial or subshrub.
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Indigofera trifoliata (commonly known as Threeleaf indigo) is an annual, herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Indigofera, which contains over 750 distinct species. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Pakistan, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Western Australia
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)
Maryland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms