ZZ Indigofera spicata
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A herb. The stems lie along the ground and are 80 cm long. The stems are angular or flattened. The leaves are compound. There are many flowers in a group. The pods can be curved. They are 11-18 mm long and 1.7 mm wide. There are 5-8 seeds. They are yellow.
Medicinal Uses
Used in traditional medicine.
Known Hazards
Caution advised in use.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, South Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa,
Synonyms
Indigofera neglecta N. E. Br.Indigofera parkeri BakerIndigofera pusilla Lam.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
