Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
166259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 51 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165588



Common Names

  • Tree Clitoria
  • Tree Butterfly Pea
  • Tree Blue Pea


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Synonyms

  • Clitoria hoffmanseggii Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Ternatea arborea Kuntze [valid]
  • Vexillaria arborea Hoffmanns. ex Benth. [unknown]

Description

Clitoria arborea (also called tree 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 arborea 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clitoria arborea var. pseudoamazonica Fantz
Clitoria arborea var. arborea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clitoria arborea 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 arborea 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 arborea

Clitoria arborea is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil.

Clitoria arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clitoria arborea?

Clitoria arborea

What is the common name of Clitoria arborea?

Tree Clitoria

What is the natural habitat of Clitoria arborea?

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

References