ZZ Clitoria laurifolia
Poir.
Laurel leaf, Pigeon wings, Butterfly pea
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A shrub. It has woody roots. It grows about 1 m tall. The leaves are divided 3 times. The leaflets are narrowly oval and hairy underneath. The base is wedge shaped and the tip is rounded. The flowers are light purple and in the axils of the leaves. The fruit is like a bean with a short beak and a rib along each side.
Medicinal Uses
Used in traditional medicine.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It suits humid climates.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Central Africa, Central America, China, Congo DR, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, South America, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Indies,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Andana-hiriya, Chocalho, Generala, Kacang cepel, Pepipam, Rumput turi hutan, Timbo, Urek-urekan
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
