African-indigo (Philenoptera cyanescens)
Philenoptera cyanescens is a woody liana native to tropical Africa, often found in forests. Its leaves are traditionally processed to yield a vibrant blue dye,.
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Synonyms
Lonchocarpus cyanescens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Benth.
Robinia cyanescens Schumach. & Thonn.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderFabales
- familyFabaceae
- genusPhilenoptera
- speciesPhilenoptera cyanescens