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clitoria
Scientific Name: Barbieria pinnata
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Butterfly Pea: A Botanical Overview
Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as butterfly pea, is a fascinating plant with a rich history and diverse uses.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the plant's climbing or trailing growth habit, which could make it accessible to pets in a garden setting.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions the plant's climbing or trailing growth habit, which could make it accessible to children in a garden setting.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Clitoria ternatea
- Common Names: Butterfly pea, blue pea, Cordofan pea, Asian pigeonwings
- Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
- Kingdom: Angiosperms (Flowering plants)
- Synonyms: Ternatea vulgaris Kunth
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety - Clitoria ternatea var. pleniflora Fantz
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to tropical areas of Asia.
- Also found in disturbed areas like pastures, fences, and along trails.
- Introduced in western Africa.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Vigorous, trailing, scrambling, or climbing tropical legume.
- Sparsely pubescent stems are sub-erect and woody at the base.
Ecological Role
- Nitrogen fixing root.
Traditional and Medicinal Uses
- Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine as Shanka Pushpi to promote neurological health and as a memory enhancer and antistress agent.
- Used as food.
Quirky Facts
- The genus name Clitoria is derived from the flower's resemblance to the clitoris.
Further Resources
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- Flora of China.