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Bengal indigo

Indigofera arrecta

Not Evaluated

About

The Bengal indigo (Indigofera arrecta) is a species in the genus Indigofera. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Australia, Brunei, Guinea, and India.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇳 Brunei 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇺 Australia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Fabales (อันดับถั่ว)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Indigofera
Species
Indigofera arrecta (Bengal indigo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish añil de Java
German Natalindigo

Similar Species in Indigofera

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Anil de pasto
Indigofera suffruticosa
Least Concern
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Hairy indigo
Indigofera hirsuta
Not Evaluated
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Himalayan indigo
Indigofera heterantha
Not Evaluated
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Desert Indigo
Indigofera brevidens
Least Concern
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Coast Indigo
Indigofera miniata
Least Concern
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Slender Indigo
Indigofera exilis
Least Concern
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Trailing indigo
Indigofera hendecaphylla
Not Evaluated
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True indigo
Indigofera tinctoria
Not Evaluated
View all species in Indigofera →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bengal indigo?
The scientific name of Bengal indigo is Indigofera arrecta. It belongs to the genus Indigofera.
Where does Bengal indigo live?
Bengal indigo is found in Distributed across Australia, Brunei, Guinea, and India.. Countries include Australia, Brunei, Guinea, India.
What family does Bengal indigo belong to?
Bengal indigo (Indigofera arrecta) belongs to the genus Indigofera, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does Bengal indigo belong to?
Bengal indigo (Indigofera arrecta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Bengal indigo?
The closest relatives of Bengal indigo in the genus Indigofera include Anil de pasto, Hairy indigo, Himalayan indigo, Desert Indigo, Coast Indigo.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Indigofera — 10 Species

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Anil de pasto
Indigofera suffruticosa
LC
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Bengal indigo
Indigofera arrecta
NE
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Hairy indigo
Indigofera hirsuta
NE 🐾
Himalayan indigo
Indigofera heterantha
NE 🐾
Desert Indigo
Indigofera brevidens
LC 🐾
Coast Indigo
Indigofera miniata
LC 🐾
Slender Indigo
Indigofera exilis
LC 🐾
Trailing indigo
Indigofera hendecaphylla
NE 🐾
True indigo
Indigofera tinctoria
NE 🐾
Creeping indigo
Indigofera spicata
NE
View all →

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