Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.17: 444 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165591
Common Names
- Short-pedicel Clitoria
- Short-pedicel Butterfly Pea
- Short-pedicel Blue Pea
Description
Clitoria brachycalyx (also called short-calyx 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 brachycalyx 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clitoria brachycalyx 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clitoria brachycalyx 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 brachycalyx
Clitoria brachycalyx is native to Central and South America.
Clitoria brachycalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clitoria brachycalyx?
Clitoria brachycalyx
What is the common name of Clitoria brachycalyx?
Short-calyx Clitoria
What is the natural habitat of Clitoria brachycalyx?
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