Clitoria arborea
Also known as: Clitoria hoffmanseggii Benth. +2 more
- Clitoria hoffmanseggii Benth.
- Ternatea arborea (Benth.) Kuntze
- Vexillaria arborea Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in South America, Clitoria arborea is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms