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laurel-leaf pigeonwings

Scientific Name: Clitoria laurifolia

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Laurel-Leaf Pigeonwings: A Detailed Look

This page provides comprehensive information about Clitoria laurifolia, commonly known as laurel-leaf pigeonwings.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Clitoria laurifolia has a low allergen potential, but does not specify which allergens.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Clitoria laurifolia Poir.
  • Common Names: laurel-leaf pigeonwings, Andana-hiriya, Chocalho

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Martiusia laurifolia (Poir.) Britton
    • Clitoria cajanifolia (C.Presl) Benth.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the Hispanolas (Haiti and Dominican Republic) and northern regions.
  • Observed in Bukit Tagar, Hulu Selangor, Malaysia.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Clitoria laurifolia is a shrub.
  • It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant has different common names in different languages and regions, reflecting its widespread distribution and cultural significance. For example, it is known as Andana-hiriya and Chocalho.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Other related plants include:
    • Clitoria fairchildiana (Philippine pigeonwings)
    • Clitoria fragrans (sweetscented pigeonwings)
    • Clitoria cordiformis (Unifoliate Clitoria)
    • Clitoria hanceana (Hance's Clitoria)

Further Information

  • Species 2000 database.
  • Discover Life.
  • USDA.