Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendens
ID:
193352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fantz

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Sida9: 347 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192681

Common Names

  • Hanging Clitoria
  • Butterfly Pea
  • Blue Pea

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Description

Clitoria pendens (also called Pendent 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 linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clitoria pendens 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 pendens is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be taken.

Where to Find Clitoria pendens

Clitoria pendens can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Clitoria pendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clitoria pendens?

Clitoria pendens

What is the common name of Clitoria pendens?

Climbing Butterfly Pea

What is the family of Clitoria pendens?

Fabaceae

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