Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternatea
ID:
179887

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 753 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179216

Common Names

  • Clitoria ternatea
  • Butterfly Pea
  • Asian Pigeonwings

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Synonyms

  • Ternatea vulgaris Kunth [valid]
  • Clitoria tanganicensis Micheli [valid]
  • Clitoria ternatea angustifolia Hochst. ex Baker f. [unknown]
  • Ternatea ternatea (L.) Kuntze [invalid]
  • Clitoria mearnsii De Wild. [valid]
  • Clitoria zanzibarensis Vatke [valid]
  • Clitoria ternatea ternatea [unknown]
  • Clitoria albiflora Mattei [valid]
  • Clitoria bracteata Poir. [valid]
  • Clitoria parviflora Raf. [unknown]
  • Clitoria ternatea pilosula (Benth.) Baker [unknown]
  • Clitoria ternatensium Crantz [valid]
  • Lathyrus spectabilis Forssk. [valid]
  • Ternatea vulgaris Kuntze [deprecated]
  • Clitoria coelestris Siebert & Voss [unknown]
  • Clitoria ternatea albiflora Voigt [unknown]
  • Clitoria philippensis Perr. [valid]
  • Nauchea bracteata Dupuis ex Descourt. [valid]
  • Wisteria dubia Walp. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus clitorius Noronha [valid]
  • Clitoria spectabilis Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Derris javanica Miq. [valid]
  • Nauchea ternatea (L.) Descourt. [valid]
  • Deguelia javanica (Miq.) Taub. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus javanicus Kuntze [valid]
  • Clitoria ternatea ternatea [unknown]
  • Clitoria ternatea leucopetala Fantz [unknown]
  • Clitoria ternatea subpolyadelpha Fantz [unknown]
  • Clitoria ternatea albiflora (Voigt) Fantz [unknown]
  • Ternatea indica J.St.-Hil. [valid]
  • Clitoria ternatea major Paxton [valid]
  • Clitoria ternatea fasciculata Fantz [valid]
  • Clitoria ternatea pleniflora Fantz [valid]
  • Clitoria ternatea alba Berhaut [unknown]
  • Clitoria ternatea bracteata (Poir.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Clitoria ternatea (also called Butterfly Pea, Blue Pea, Cordofan Pea, and Asian Pigeonwings, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has blue flowers and can reach up to 1 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Clitoria tanganicensis is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clitoria ternatea has bright blue flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have two leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clitoria ternatea is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Clitoria ternatea

Clitoria ternatea is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, and is widely cultivated in many other parts of the world.

Clitoria ternatea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clitoria ternatea?

Clitoria ternatea

What are the common names of Clitoria ternatea?

Butterfly pea, Blue pea

Where is Clitoria ternatea native to?

Southeast Asia

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