Clitoria javanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind.1(1): 226 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192649
Common Names
- Clitoria javanica
- Clitoria Javanica
- Javanica Clitoria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clitoria javanica (also called Java 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 javanica is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clitoria javanica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clitoria javanica is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Clitoria javanica
Clitoria javanica can be found in the Java region of Indonesia.
Clitoria javanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clitoria javanica?
Clitoria javanica
What is the common name of Clitoria javanica?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Clitoria javanica?
It is native to tropical rainforests in 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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Clitoria javanica Miq.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.