Shankhupushpam
Clitoria ternatea
About
Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as Shankhupushpam , Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, blue pea, butterfly pea, cordofan pea, or Darwin pea, is a plant species belonging to the family Fabaceae and native to the Indonesian island of Ternate. In Indian Ayurveda it is commonly known by the name aparajita.
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
The butterfly pea is often used in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda, where it is believed to support cognitive function and reduce stress. Additionally, its vibrant flowers can be used to create natural dyes for textiles, making it a versatile plant for both health and artistic purposes.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Clitoria ternatea
- Slug
- clitoria-ternatea
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Clitoria
- Species
- ternatea
- Wikidata QID
- Q312265
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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