Clitoria Ternatea

Description

This wonderful delicate flower will look amazing in your wooded area and gardens. This plant can grow into an arbor and look an amazing focal point in any garden. Indeed it will be the statement of your garden and make us think of such stories as “Pride and Prejudice” and times of stately homes. With its magical vines and enchanting colors, it will take you on an adventure far beyond Jack and the beanstalk. This plant will have your family intrigued by its beauty and charm for years to come. It will captivate your garden by its magic. Indeed it is a must-have to have in any garden and one that will be treasured for a lifetime.

Genus:

Clitoria

Species:

ternatea

Family:

Fabaceae

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Country Or Region Of Origin:

Africa and Eastern Asia

Flower Color:

Blue
White

Flower Bloom Time:

Fall
Spring
Summer

Flower Description:

2-in., pale lavender-blue to violet flower; a large rounded standard which is notched at the tip; the keel and white petals are short; 1-3 flowers per stalk arise from the axils of leaves; small bud-like flowers are produced late in the season

Leaves:

Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:

Deciduous

Hairs Present:

No
Leaf Description:
Stalked leaves are divided into 1-2 in. egg-shaped or lance-shaped leaflets.

Stem:

Stem Is Aromatic:
No

What is the uses of Clitoria ternatea?Clitoria ternatea L. (CT) (Family: Fabaceae) commonly known as ‘Butterfly pea’, a traditional Ayurvedic medicine, has been used for centuries as a memory enhancer, nootropic, antistress, anxiolytic, antidepressant, anticonvulsant, tranquilizing and sedative agent.