Indigofera secundiflora

Indigofera secundiflora

Scientific Classification

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Tracheophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • Order: Fabales
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Genus: Indigofera
  • Species: Indigofera secundiflora

Synonyms

  • Indigofera melanotricha Steud. ex A.Rich.
  • Indigofera oligosperma DC.
  • Indigofera urostachya Fenzl ex Baker

Species ID: NMP-234;wfo-0000606404

Common Names:

Senegal: Fula-Pulaar (Senegal) nanande vorde (JB), Tukulor varbulel (JB), Manding-Soce bratiina (JB), Serer kordio kor (JB), kordio nak (JB), nonan a kob (JB), nonan gor (JB), nonan nak (JB), Wolof ngandial nak (JB). Nigeria: Hausa dan markee.

Description

Indigofera secundiflora is an annual plant that grows primarily in seasonally dry tropical biomes. Detailed morphological descriptions are limited in the available sources.

Distribution and Habitat

This species is native to Tropical Africa, with its range extending across countries such as Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. It thrives in seasonally dry tropical environments. (Plants of the World Online)

Medicinal Properties

While specific medicinal uses of Indigofera secundiflora in Nigeria are not well-documented, various species within the Indigofera genus have been utilized in traditional medicine across Africa. For instance, some Indigofera species are known for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. However, detailed information on the medicinal applications of Indigofera secundiflora is limited.

Known Toxicity

There are no widely reported toxic effects associated with Indigofera secundiflora. However, as with all medicinal plants, it is advisable to consult knowledgeable practitioners before any medicinal use.

Additional Information

The Indigofera genus comprises over 750 species, many of which are known for producing indigo dye. While Indigofera secundiflora is not specifically noted for dye production, its role within the genus suggests potential applications. Further research is needed to fully understand its properties and uses.

References

  1. Plants of the World Online. (n.d.). Indigofera secundiflora Poir. Retrieved from https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77173030-1
  2. Nwankwo, O. E., & Ayodele, A. E. (2017). Taxonomic Studies of the Genus Indigofera Linn., in Nigeria. IDOSR Journal of Experimental Sciences, 2(3), 10-26.
  3. Wikipedia contributors. (2024, November 6). Indigofera. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigofera

External links

  1. https://www.feedipedia.org/node/287
  2. https://plants.jstor.org/stable/10.5555/al.ap.upwta.3_599
  3. http://www.westafricanplants.senckenberg.de/root/index.php?page_id=14&id=888
  4. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77173030-1
Compounds of Indigofera secundiflora
References

Ahmadu, A. A., Onanuga, A., & Ebeshi, B. U. (2011). Isolation of antibacterial flavonoids from the aerial parts of Indigofera secundiflora. Pharmacognosy Journal, 3(19), 25-28.