Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hanceana
ID:
193304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.23: 187 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192633



Common Names

  • Hanceana Clitoria
  • Clitoria hanceana
  • Hanceana's Clitoria


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Synonyms

  • Ternatea hanceana (Hemsl.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Clitoria hanceana (also called Hance's Butterfly Pea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. 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 hanceana is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clitoria hanceana var. laureola Gagnep.
Clitoria hanceana var. petiolata Fantz
Clitoria hanceana var. thailandica Fantz
Clitoria hanceana var. latifolia Fantz
Clitoria hanceana var. hanceana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clitoria hanceana 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 hanceana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Clitoria hanceana

Clitoria hanceana can be found in the Guangdong province of China.

Clitoria hanceana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clitoria hanceana?

Clitoria hanceana

What is the common name of Clitoria hanceana?

Hance's Clitoria

Where is Clitoria hanceana native to?

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