Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fairchildiana
ID:
164996

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Howard

Source:
ildis

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Baileya15: 16 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164325



Common Names

  • Clitoria fairchildiana
  • Fairchild's Clitoria
  • Fairchild's Clitoria Tree


Searching for Clitoria fairchildiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Clitoria racemosa Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Centrosema spicata Glaz. [unknown]
  • Neurocarpum racemosum Pohl [unknown]

Description

Clitoria fairchildiana (also called Clitoria, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a thick, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Clitoria fairchildiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clitoria fairchildiana has bright blue, pea-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Clitoria fairchildiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Clitoria fairchildiana is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of poor soils and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Clitoria fairchildiana

Clitoria fairchildiana is native to Central and South America and is found in dry forests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental.

Clitoria fairchildiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clitoria fairchildiana?

Clitoria fairchildiana

What is the common name of Clitoria fairchildiana?

Fairchild's Clitoria

What is the natural habitat of Clitoria fairchildiana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and 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