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sickle pigeonwings

Scientific Name: Clitoria falcata

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Clitoria falcata: Sickle Pigeonwings

Clitoria falcata, commonly known as sickle pigeonwings, is a perennial vine forb/herb belonging to the genus Clitoria.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clitoria falcata Lam.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Clitoria rubiginosa Juss. ex Pers.
    • Martiusia rubiginosa (Juss. ex Pers.) Britton
    • Clitoria cearensis Huber
    • Clitoria glycinoides DC.
    • Clitoria tetragona Vahl
  • Common Names: Sickle Pigeonwings

Distribution and Habitat

Clitoria falcata is native to Central and South America.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a perennial vine forb/herb.
  • Requires irrigation and watering only when the soil has been dry for days, usually every 4-5 weeks.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life
  • EOL.org
  • BONAP.net
  • Botany.si.edu