Indigofera bungeana
False Indigo
Also known as: Anil bungeana (Walp.) Kuntze +6 more
- Anil bungeana (Walp.) Kuntze
- Anila bungeana Kuntze
- Indigofera bungeana f. spinescens Kobuski
- Indigofera bungeana var. nana L.C.Wang & X.G.Sun
- Indigofera hosiei Craib
- Indigofera longispica Gagnep.
- Indigofera pseudotinctoria Matsum.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Indigofera bungeana (commonly known as False indigo) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Nansei-shoto, Qinghai, Tibet
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)
Taiwan