Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chanondii
ID:
612586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chuakul

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.56: 737 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611918

Common Names

  • Chanond's Butterfly Pea
  • Chanond's Clitoria
  • Clitoria Chanondii

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Description

Clitoria chanondii (also called Chanond's Clitoria, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa and is found in grassland and bushveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clitoria chanondii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make blue dye. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-diabetic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clitoria chanondii is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clitoria chanondii is a perennial herb native to Thailand. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Clitoria chanondii

Clitoria chanondii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Clitoria chanondii FAQ

What is the common name of Clitoria chanondii?

Chanond's Clitoria

What is the scientific name of Chanond's Clitoria?

Clitoria chanondii

What is the native range of Clitoria chanondii?

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