TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Clitoria ternatea
Clitoria ternatea
Butterfly Pea, Asian PigeonwingsFamily: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Tropical America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy, not invasive, controllable, not messy, curious bright blue flower - Clitoris-like flower shape, hence name of the plant. Fast-growing climber with fine foliage, pinnate leaves. Produces flat pods, up to 7" long, beaked, with about 5 flat rounded seeds. Species: C. ternatea, C. mariana.
Besides being a great ornamental, this plant has some practical and medicinal value. The seed pods are edible, as well as the flowers. The flowers are used for blue food dye for rice and teas. It is also a nitrogen fixer and helps prevent E-coli.
See article about healing properties of this plant: Blue Tea from the Magic Clitoria.
Similar plants:
Clitoria Alba Plena
Clitoria Alba Plena
Clitoria Alba Plena is a white variety of the Clitoria flower.It has double petals, giving it a fuller appearance. The white color makes it look elegant and pure.Many people find it more striking than the regular blue Clitoria.
Clitoria ternatea 'Alba Plena'
Clitoria ternatea 'Alba Plena'
Clitoria ternatea 'Plena'
Clitoria ternatea 'Plena'
Variegated flower of Blue x White clitoria hybrid
Clitoria ternatea 'Plena'
Clitoria ternatea 'Plena'
Clitoria ternatea 'Plena'
Clitoria ternatea 'Plena'
Clitoria ternatea 'Alba Plena'
Clitoria ternatea 'Alba Plena'
Clitoria ternatea
Clitoria ternatea
The flowers are used for blue food dye for rice and teas.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/clitoria_ternatea.htm
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$29.95
Butterfly pea, Asian pigeonwings. Perfect vine! Blooms... more
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
3 Plants in stock
$39.95
Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy,... more
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Per pack: 6 seeds
7 Packs in stock
$8.95
Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy,... more
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Per pack: 12 seeds
In stock
$8.95