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Hairy indigo

Indigofera hirsuta

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Nauru, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Indigofera hirsuta (Hairy indigo)

Names in Other Languages

German behaarter Indigostrauch

Portuguese alfafa-do-pará

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 Hairy indigo?

The scientific name of Hairy indigo is Indigofera hirsuta. It belongs to the genus Indigofera.

Where does Hairy indigo live?

Hairy indigo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Nauru, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guinea, Madagascar, Mexico, Nauru.

What family does Hairy indigo belong to?

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

What kingdom does Hairy indigo belong to?

Hairy indigo (Indigofera hirsuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Hairy indigo?

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