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clusterspike false indigo

Scientific Name: Amorpha herbacea var. herbacea

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Clusterspike False Indigo (Amorpha herbacea)

The Clusterspike False Indigo, scientifically known as Amorpha herbacea, is a perennial shrub appreciated for its resilience and adaptability to various environments.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Amorpha herbacea Walter
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Common Names:
    • Clusterspike False Indigo
    • Dwarf Indigo Bush
    • Crenulate Lead-plant (for Amorpha herbacea var. crenulata)
  • Synonyms: Mentions Amorpha fruticosa (desert false indigo or indigo bush), Amorpha georgiana (Georgia false indigo), Amorpha californica (California False Indigo) and Amorpha pumila (illustrated as Amorpha herbacea Walter).
  • Subordinate Taxa:
    • Amorpha herbacea Walter var. crenulata (Rydb.) Isely
    • Amorpha herbacea var. herbacea
    • Amorpha herbacea var. typica

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clusterspike False Indigo is found in the United States.
  • It thrives in habitats such as pine savannas, flatwoods, sandhills, open forests, and disturbed sites.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Clusterspike False Indigo is a shrub with a perennial duration.
  • It can tolerate a range of temperatures and can be grown outdoors.

Ecological Role

  • The exact number of populations is not currently known, with NatureServe estimating less than five occurrences.

Other Interesting Points

  • It is noted that Clusterspike False Indigo (Amorpha herbacea) is a "plain Jane" in comparison to its better known cousin, false indigo (A. fruticosa).

Resources

  • USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
  • IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2.
  • Dave's Garden: A community sharing gardening tips and ideas.
  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Amorpha herbacea.