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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.