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Creeping indigo

Indigofera spicata

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Nauru), and South America (Brazil).

🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Indigofera spicata (Creeping indigo)

Names in Other Languages

German kriechender Indigostrauch

Portuguese amendoim-bravo

Similar Species in Indigofera

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Anil de pasto

Indigofera suffruticosa

Indigofera heterantha

Indigofera hendecaphylla

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creeping indigo?

The scientific name of Creeping indigo is Indigofera spicata. It belongs to the genus Indigofera.

Where does Creeping indigo live?

Creeping indigo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Nauru), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Barbados, Brazil, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, India, Jamaica, Japan, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico.

What family does Creeping indigo belong to?

Creeping indigo (Indigofera spicata) belongs to the genus Indigofera, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Creeping indigo belong to?

Creeping indigo (Indigofera spicata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Creeping indigo?

The closest relatives of Creeping indigo in the genus Indigofera include Anil de pasto, Bengal indigo, Coast Indigo, Desert Indigo, Hairy indigo.