Indigofera Suffruticosa is a plant species commonly known as "dyeing indigo" or "true indigo". It belongs to the pea family and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has been cultivated for centuries because of its blue dye, which is extracted from its leaves.
Other synonyms for Indigofera Suffruticosa include "small-leaved indigo", "Bengal indigo", "Guatemalan indigo", "Guatemala indigo", "West Indian indigo", and "Brazilian indigo".
Indigofera Suffruticosa is a significant source of indigo, which is used to dye textiles, including denim. Due to its economic and cultural importance, it has been widely studied and researched, with new strains and hybrids being developed to improve the quality and quantity of the dye.