Indigofera tinctoria

Indigofera tinctoria (Fabaceae), commonly known as Indigo, Neel, Nilika. Also known as அவுரி, நீலம், நீலி. Plant parts used in our range: leaf. Available as infused oil, herbal powder, extract powder, extract paste, water-soluble extract, glycerin extract.

Accepted name

Indigofera tinctoria

Family

Fabaceae

Common names

Indigo, Neel, Nilika, Indigo Blue, Indian Indigo, True Indigo, True Indigo, Indigo, Common Indigo, Indian Indigo, Bengal Indigo, Ceylon Indigo, Wild Indigo, Chinese Indigo, Commercial Indigo, Dyers Indigo, East Asian Indigo Plant, Dye Indigo

Indian names

அவுரி, நீலம், நீலி

Synonyms

Indigofera bergae, Indigofera hover, Indigofera suffruticosa

Parts used

Leaf

Forms in our range

Infused oil, Herbal powder, Extract powder, Extract paste, Water-soluble extract, Glycerin extract, Propylene glycol extract

Taxonomy source

GBIF 2972043

Identifiers

INCI and CAS identifiers come from the EU CosIng database where listed; the exact INCI for a product depends on its form and carrier — see each product page.