Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
166260

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew.4: 302 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165589

Common Names

  • Arborescent Clitoria
  • Arborescent Butterfly Pea
  • Arborescent Blue Pea

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Synonyms

  • Clitoria amoena Miq. [illegitimate]
  • Clitoria poitaei DC. [unknown]
  • Ternatea arborescens Kuntze [valid]
  • Clitoria arborescens Aiton [unknown]
  • Clitoria poiteai Steud. [unknown]
  • Clitoria poiteai Benth. [unknown]
  • Stizolobium meyeri Spreng. [illegitimate]
  • Dolichos spurius G.Mey. [valid]
  • Stizolobium spurium Kuntze [valid]
  • Mucuna spuria (G.Mey.) Steud. [valid]
  • Clitoria poitaei Benth. [unknown]
  • Clitoria poiteaui DC. [unknown]

Description

Clitoria arborescens (also called shrub clitoria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a slender, erect stem and oblong-lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clitoria arborescens is used as an ornamental plant, for its aesthetic value and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clitoria arborescens has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clitoria arborescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Clitoria arborescens

Clitoria arborescens can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Clitoria arborescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clitoria arborescens?

Clitoria arborescens

What is the common name of Clitoria arborescens?

Shrubby Clitoria

What is the natural habitat of Clitoria arborescens?

It is found in wet forests in the Amazon Basin of South America

Species in the Clitoria genus

Clitoria fairchildiana, Clitoria amazonum, Clitoria arborea, Clitoria arborescens, Clitoria brachycalyx, Clitoria brachystegia, Clitoria cordobensis, Clitoria coriacea, Clitoria dendrina, Clitoria densiflora, Clitoria epetiolata, Clitoria fragrans, Clitoria glaberrima, Clitoria humilis, Clitoria leptostachya, Clitoria mariana, Clitoria monticola, Clitoria nana, Clitoria nervosa, Clitoria obidensis, Clitoria polystachya, Clitoria pozuzoensis, Clitoria selloi, Clitoria snethlageae, Clitoria triflora, Clitoria guianensis, Clitoria mexicana, Clitoria simplicifolia, Clitoria falcata, Clitoria kaessneri, Clitoria laurifolia, Clitoria ternatea, Clitoria javitensis, Clitoria australis, Clitoria annua, Clitoria cordiformis, Clitoria andrei, Clitoria canescens, Clitoria cavalcantei, Clitoria cearensis, Clitoria flagellaris, Clitoria flexuosa, Clitoria froesii, Clitoria hanceana, Clitoria hermannii, Clitoria irwinii, Clitoria javanica, Clitoria juninensis, Clitoria kaieteurensis, Clitoria lasciva,

Species in the Fabaceae family