Clitoria heterophylla
Kilelo, Pigeonwings
Also known as: Clitoria heterophylla var. heterophylla +5 more
- Clitoria heterophylla var. heterophylla
- Clitoria heterophylla var. pedunculata (Bojer ex Benth.) Fantz
- Clitoria pedunculata Bojer ex Benth.
- Nauchea heterophylla (Lam.) J.T.Descourt.
- Ternatea heterophylla (Lam.) Kuntze
- Ternatea pedunculata (Bojer ex Benth.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling perennial or subshrub.
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Found natively in Africa, Clitoria heterophylla (commonly known as Kilelo or Pigeonwings) is a scrambling herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Jawa, Sri Lanka