Spring 2023 Update.
Status of the genus in the GCFR.
9,273 Observations.
9,107 Research Grade (140 species) - 98.2% of records
55 Needs ID - 0.6% of records
107 Planted and problematic (12 species) - 1.2%
Status of the genus in the GCFR.
9,273 Observations.
9,107 Research Grade (140 species) - 98.2% of records
55 Needs ID - 0.6% of records
107 Planted and problematic (12 species) - 1.2%
How to ID Indigofera (for when mr_fab is busy)
must have a side view) ESSENTIAL.
typically Indigofera have short calyx tubesExample:
Indigofera discolor Group (2 old and 4 new):
Indigofera procumbens - "peanut" Indigo
Indigofera discolor
Indigofera harveyana - Langebaan: spider-like calices dense on developing inflorescence, lobes and bracts crispy, wing petals much longer than keel
Indigofera basonii - hairy, lanceolate calyx lobes, discolorous hairy leaves: few sites in Sandveld region, Piketberg to Maskam (Rooibos and other agriculture present threat)
Indigofera cousinii - violet colour, short, linear calyx lobes and hairless fruit
Indigoferea rubrovinacea - leaves venate, hairless fruit, flowers red-wine colour, dark in bud phase, rostrate keel
All four new ones are EN or CR
Very palatable: eaten to death ... in Karoo and Renosterveld often only found in road reserves - Fynbos species not so bad
Notes from a talk by @mr_fab on 17 Sep 2023 at CREW AGT