South West Slopes Revegetation Guide
Indigofera adesmiifolia
Tick Indigo
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Species Information
| Synonyms |
I. australis var. signata, I. australis var. platypoda |
| Common Names |
Tick Indigo, Leafless Indigo |
| Family |
Fabaceae - Pea family. |
| Name Origin |
Indigofera - neo-Latin for indigo-bearing. adesmiifolia - leaves similar to plants in Adesmia genus. |
Specimen Data - CSU 1106
| Location |
Brittas Reserve Road near Culcairn, NSW. |
| Notes |
Found on a roadside in a grassy area with silver wattle. Zone: 55 Easting: 480672 Northing: 6055264 |
| Collector |
Kent, Kylie |
Date |
20/09/1999 |
| Determined By |
Earl, Gill |
Date |
16/03/2000 |
South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information
| Regional: |
Noted from drier areas to the west to higher rainfall areas to the east, including: Long Plain-West Hume; Majors Creek; Deadmans-Bungowannah-Long Flat; Burrumbuttock-West Hume; Bowna-Jindera; Walla Walla; Yambla; Scent Bottle-Serpentine & Upper Yarra Yarra; Paddy's River-Burra Valley; Maragle; The Rock-Henty- Milbrulong; Brookong and Lower Sandy. Probably more widespread prior to grazing pressures. |
| Australia: |
Noted from drier areas to the west to higher rainfall areas to the east, including: Long Plain-West Hume; Majors Creek; Deadmans-Bungowannah-Long Flat; Burrumbuttock-West Hume; Bowna-Jindera; Walla Walla; Yambla; Scent Bottle-Serpentine & Upper Yarra Yarra; Paddy's River-Burra Valley; Maragle; The Rock-Henty- Milbrulong; Brookong and Lower Sandy. Probably more widespread prior to grazing pressures. |
| Habitat: |
Rocky places, mostly on volcanic soils. Woodland, especially on ranges and slopes. |
| Habit: |
Small shrub to 1.5 m high with leaves up to 6.5 cm long and leaflets up to 5 mm long. |
| Similar Species: |
Well-drained soil in semi-shade. Tolerates moderately heavy frosts. |
| Site Preference: |
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| Characteristics: |
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| Flowering: |
Rose-pink, late winter-spring. Short flower sprays. |
| Seed Collection: |
Mid Nov to early Feb. Monitor closely as seeds shed immediately or very soon after maturity. Ensure collection by securing nylon stockings or paper bags to fruiting branches after flowering. |
| Propagation: |
From scarified seed or cuttings, which strike readily. Pour boiling or very hot water over seeds and soak until (2-3 seeds per pot). |
| Regeneration: |
From seed, particularly after fire. |
| Timber: |
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| Shade and Shelter: |
Useful low-level cover in windbreaks. |
| Land Protection: |
Legume - improves soil fertility by 'fixing' nitrogen. |
| Wildlife: |
Excellent habitat. Flowers are a pollen and nectar source for many native insects, including bees and wasps. Food for butterfly caterpillars. |
| Ornamental: |
Attractive ornamental for gardens. Prune from early age to promote bushiness and prevent straggliness. |
| Other: |
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Note: The following information presented is only a guide, as plant characteristics vary depending on provenance (the plant's locality).
| Site/Preferred Habitat : |
rocky or well-drained soils in semi-shade |
| Rainfall(mm) : |
300+ |
| Growth Rate : |
fast |
| Tolerates : |
moderate frost |
| Resents : |
poor drainage |
| Uses & Comments : |
windbreak; fixes nitrogen; wildlife; ornamental; not readily available - collect your own seed. |
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