ZZ Indigofera spicata

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

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.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, South Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Indigofera neglecta N. E. Br.; Indigofera parkeri Baker; Indigofera pusilla Lam.;