PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / FABALES / FABACEAE / PAPILIONOIDEAE / INDIGOFEREAE / INDIGOFERA / FRONDOSA

Indigofera frondosa N.E.Br.
NE Indigenous
Morphological description

Perennial shrub, up to 1 m high. Leaves pinnate; leaflets narrowly obovate, 10-12 x 2 mm long. Flowers: inflorescence up to twice as long as leaves; stems bearing 9-30 racemes each; calyx ± glabrous, sharply 5-toothed; staminal sheath 7-10 mm long; standard with brown hairs on back; corolla red; Dec.-Feb. Pods slender, ± 25 mm long, patent to erect. From: Grobler, A; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Fabaceae: Indigofera L. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 532-538. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Dry Grassland. Grassland, streambanks. From: Grobler, A; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Fabaceae: Indigofera L. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 532-538. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

December to February

Altitude

1495 to 2135 m

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Indigofera frondosa N.E.Br.
Synonym(s)

Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

PHYLUM Anthophyta

ORDER Fabales

FAMILY Fabaceae

SUBFAMILY Papilionoideae

TRIBE Indigofereae

GENUS Indigofera

SPECIES frondosa

56 results for Indigofera frondosa N.E.Br.

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Specimen records

Barcode: NBG0095277-1 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, M, 820 | 1949-12-18

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Ermelo Dist. 5 miles NW of Breyton.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0984703-0 Collector(s) & number: Grieve, KW, 532 | 2012-2-19

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Izotsha, Mbumbazi Nature Reserve.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0139143-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 2370 | 1989-3-7

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Belfast District: 10km from Machadodorp on road to Badplaats.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0793545-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 2734 | 1994-2-2

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Utrecht District; Farm Naauwhoek.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0550146-0 Collector(s) & number: Berry, A, 53 | 1979-1-6

South Africa, Mpumalanga, DULLSTROOM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0664165-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 6737 | 1977-2-17

South Africa, Mpumalanga, 33 KM FROM DULLSTROOM TO LYDENBURG MODERATE SLOPE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0841915-0 Collector(s) & number: Swelankomo, N, 268 | 2005-1-20

South Africa, Limpopo, Lulu Mountains. Tamakgoshe. Tamakgoshi.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0432958-0 Collector(s) & number: Repton, JE, 3161 | 1946-11-

South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; RIETVLEI RES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0182721-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 2385 | 1989-3-8

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Carolina District: 35km from Badplaats to Lake Chrissie.

General notes: Local patches.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0897742-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 8889 | 2008-4-5

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Above Umtamvuna. Bizana.

General notes: Ngongoni Veld. Sandy clay. In disturbed grassland. Erect perennial branched forbs.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0135137-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 3654 | 2011-1-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amajuba District Municipality Area. Utrecht Municipality Area. Luiperdkloof Farm. Natural Heritage Site No. 47. Utrecht.

General notes: Biome: grassland. Vegetation type: Montane grassland. Habitat: hill slope. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well-drained. Soil type: loam. Lithology: sandstone. Exposure: partial shade. Aspect: NE. Biotic effect: grazed. Life form: suffrutex, ± 0.25 m in height. Plant features: Clump forming. Flowers red. Occurrence: occasional.

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Barcode: PRE0432955-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Merwe, P, 246 | 1974-2-1

South Africa, Mpumalanga, ZEIST FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0716441-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 6414 | 1987-2-4

South Africa, Free State, FARM DRIEKOP; 42 KM SE OF VREDE. AREA BETW. SPITSKOP & AASVOELKOP. UNDER BOULDER/ABOVE SMALLKLO

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0794848-0 Collector(s) & number: Dreyer, LL, 294 | 1992-12-9

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Kangwane. Songimvelo Game Reserve. Farm Schoonoord, Makhonjwa Hills.

General notes: Perennial herb with numerous erect stems. Flowers bright pink.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0432973-0 Collector(s) & number: van Dam, G, TRV 24315 | 1922-1-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, WAKKERSTROOM

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Barcode: NH0006178-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 4989 | 1893-2-9

South Africa, Free State, Near Harrismith, Orange Free State.

General notes: Altitude 4-5000 ft.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0561996-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 804 | 1988-12-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Belfast District: Groenvlei Farm.

General notes: Open grassland. Short forb with fine leaves. Flowers: crimson.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0432936-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 871 | 1970-3-13

South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG NAT RES

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Barcode: PRE0529656-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 1199 | 1978-2-21

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, WAKKERSTROOM; OSHOEK FARM

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Barcode: NH0054097-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilliard, OM, 2345 | 1963-12-20

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mullers Pass.

General notes: Small shrub on bank of watercourse.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0686018-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 3901 | 1986-3-6

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LAKE CHRISSIE AREA; JUST OUTSIDE LAKE CRISSIE ON ROAD TO LOCHIEL. KOPPIE

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Barcode: NH0003478-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 3510 | 1886-1-18

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Olivers Hoek Pass

General notes: Flowers scarlet

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Barcode: PRE0432964-0 Collector(s) & number: Jenkins, TJ, TRV 12881 | 1911-1-

South Africa, Gauteng, KRUGERSDORP

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Barcode: PRE0436437-0 Collector(s) & number: Beeton, HW, PRE 55651 | 1916-12-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, WAKKERSTROOM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0425324-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, F, 11815 | 1905-12-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LYDENBURG DIST.; BELFAST

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Barcode: PRE0432966-0 Collector(s) & number: Coetzee, BJ, 522 | 1970-11-24

South Africa, Gauteng, UITKOMST 499 TO FARM; GLADYSVALE PAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0824924-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 3688 | 1948-2-5

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Witbank District: Steenkool Spruit; 6 Miles South West of Vaalkrans Post Office.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0231979-0 Collector(s) & number: Swelankomo, N, 268 | 2005-1-20

South Africa, Limpopo, Lulu Mountains. Tamakgoshe. Tamakgoshi.

General notes: Slope: gentle.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0769662-0 Collector(s) & number: Maserumule, MK, 282 | 2005-1-20

South Africa, Limpopo, Sekhukhune Land. Leolo Mountains.

General notes: Mountainous. Gentle slope. Pink flowers and pods.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0672278-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 2853 | 1984-1-9

South Africa, Mpumalanga, LAKE CHRISSIE DIST.; KNOCK DHU FARM.; 13 KM FROM LAKE CHRISSIE ON LOTHAIR ROAD. SIDE OF PAN.

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Barcode: PRE0550145-0 Collector(s) & number: Berry, A, 52 | 1979-1-6

South Africa, Mpumalanga, DULLSTROOM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0727609-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 4302 | 2003-11-2

South Africa, Gauteng, Danville. Koppie just N of the suburb "Waterberge".

General notes: Rocky Highveld Grassland. Moderate slope.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0438040-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GK, 2391 | 1971-1-5

South Africa, Mpumalanga, CHRISSIEMEER

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Barcode: PRE0743838-0 Collector(s) & number: Turner, BJ, 791 | 1986-2-4

South Africa, Mpumalanga, UITSPANNING; PLATBERG FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0459745-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 13351 | 1929-1-22

South Africa, Mpumalanga, BELFAST; DULLSTROOM

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Barcode: PRE0443619-0 Collector(s) & number: Burtt Davy, J, PRE 9278 | 1910-2-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, ERMELO

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Barcode: PRE0560903-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 9678 | 1981-10-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Rondevlei. Knysna to George road.

General notes: Grassland. Sandy. Biotic effect: roadside. Erect herb. Leaves held erect. Wing petals held vertical. Flowers: bright pink with purple red nectar guide. Fruits: drooping.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0673328-0 Collector(s) & number: Pienaar, BJ, 540 | 1985-1-30

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, BOSTON DIST.; 16,4 KM FROM ELANDSKOP TURNOFF ON ROAD TO MERRIVALE FROM BOSTON.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0432957-0 Collector(s) & number: Devenish, NJ, 505 | 1961-1-20

South Africa, Mpumalanga, WAKKERSTROOM DIST.; OSHOEK

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0095277-2 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, M, 820 | 1949-12-18

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Ermelo Dist. 5 miles NW of Breyton.

General notes: Flowers magenta.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0108636-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 24908 | 1955-2-10

Eswatini, Mbabane, Swaziland.

General notes: Red.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NH0055961-0 Collector(s) & number: Shirley, NE, s.n. | 1964-11-28

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dundee Townlands.

General notes: Legume to 18" many stems from woody rootstock in grass, flowers pink - red.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0448189-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 2355 | 1989-1-27

South Africa, Mpumalanga, Verlorenvallei Nature Reserve off New Lydenburg-Middelburg road.

General notes: Area with high species diversity. Has a slightly different habit to 2352.

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Barcode: PRE0494506-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmitz, MO, 7255 | 1977-1-

Lesotho, ROMA; THORNS

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Barcode: PRE0432960-0 Collector(s) & number: Jenkins, TJ, TRV 12880 | 1911-1-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, VOLKSRUST

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Barcode: PRE0432965-0 Collector(s) & number: Fitzsimons, VFM, TRV 26000 | 1925-1-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, WAKKERSTROOM DIST.; KASTROLNEK

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Barcode: PRE0432963-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 4107 | 1893-12-31

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MIDDELBURG

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Barcode: PRE0433825-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, H 16969 | 1917-3-3

South Africa, Mpumalanga, MACHADODORP

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Barcode: PRE0529558-0 Collector(s) & number: Duneau, M, 6737 | 1977-2-17

South Africa, Mpumalanga, 33 KM. FROM DULLSTROOM TO LYDENBURG

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Barcode: PRE0434001-0 Collector(s) & number: Jenkins, TJ, TRV 11985 | 1912-1-

South Africa, Mpumalanga, VOLKSRUST

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Barcode: PRE0664664-0 Collector(s) & number: Drews, BK, 283 | 1981-3-6

South Africa, Mpumalanga, DULLSTROOM; VERLORENVALEI FARM; REMAINDER SECTION OF FARM 95JT

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Barcode: NH0010041-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, J, 5626 | 1895-2-26

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Charlestown, Natal.

General notes: Flowers red.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0650518-0 Collector(s) & number: Fabian, A, 3 | 1979-1-

South Africa, Gauteng, JOHANNESBURG; MELVILLE KOPPIES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

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Mpumalanga

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2017

SERIES CHAPTER

Fabaceae: Indigofera L. Grobler, A; Retief, E; Meyer, NL

In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 532-538

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

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