Clitoria mucronulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist.3: 435 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054540
Common Names
- Clitoria mucronulata
- Mucronate Clitoria
- Tipped Clitoria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clitoria mucronulata (also called Pointed Clitoria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are pinnate with up to 20 pairs of leaflets. The plant grows in dry forests, scrublands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Clitoria mucronulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clitoria mucronulata is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.
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Clitoria mucronulata is a perennial herb which can be propagated through seeds. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Clitoria mucronulata
Clitoria mucronulata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Clitoria mucronulata Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.