Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasciva
ID:
193324

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bojer ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 50 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192653

Common Names

  • Lasciva Clitoria
  • Clitoria lasciva
  • Lasciva's Clitoria

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Synonyms

  • Ternatea lasciva Kuntze [valid]
  • Pseudoglycine lyallii (Benth.) F.J.Herm., p.p.B [deprecated]
  • Ophrestia lyallii (Benth.) Verdc., p.p. [deprecated]

Description

Clitoria lasciva (also called Lascivious Butterfly Pea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and blue flowers with a yellow center. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, in open to semi-shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clitoria lasciva is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clitoria lasciva is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clitoria lasciva is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Clitoria lasciva

Clitoria lasciva can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Clitoria lasciva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clitoria lasciva?

Clitoria lasciva

What is the common name of Clitoria lasciva?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Clitoria lasciva?

It is native to tropical rainforests in 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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.