Indigofera hirsuta

Hairy indigo

Erect-prostrate climbing annual, producing heavy foliage on fine stems that become rather coarse in later stages of development. Grows well on poor sandy land. Yields good quality forage that can be used for hay and pasture. Somewhat toxic; should not constitute the entire ration for cattle.

As % of dry matter

DM

CP

CF

Ash

EE

NFE

Ca

P

Ref

Fresh aerial part,

Thailand

21.8

19.5

22.7

10.3

2.9

44.6

1.59

0.20

56

Fresh, mid-bloom,

Niger

18.0

25.2

11.0

1.7

44.1

1.84

0.23

45