Indigastrum argyraeum (Eckl. & Zeyh.)Schrire

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Indigastrum Jaub. & Spach
Tribe: Indigofereae
References: [2656][2657]

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Other names:

• Indigofera argyraea Ecklon & Zeyher [Synonym] [347][2656]
  
• Indigofera burchellii E.Meyer [Synonym] [2906]
  
• Indigofera collina Ecklon & Zeyher [Synonym] [2659]
  
• Indigofera medicaginea sensu auct. [Misapplied] [347]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Herb
  • Shrub
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial
• Stems:
  • Not climbing
• Source(s):
  • 1988(Africa)Lock JM
• Scrutinised globally by taxonomic co-ordinator:
  • 1994-10 Schrire BD

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Geographical Distribution:

• Africa
  • Lesotho [359]
  • Namibia-ISO [347]
  • South Africa [347]

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Notes:

• Soil binding properties, grows well in semi-arid areas [specn. note:2465(PRE)]
  
• Decoction of the root is very bitter and used to relieve sore eyes. [2465]
  
• Decoction of root called` Seer Oog bossie' [specimen note C.A.Smith 4323(PRE)] [2465]
  
• Distribution in Namiba is doubtful.
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 13:00:37