Clitoria ternatea L., Sp. Pl. 2: 753 (1753).
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| Clitoria ternatea L., Photo by Hoang Thanh Son |
The native range of this species is Cape Verde, Tropical & S. Africa, Arabian Peninsula. It is a climbing perennial and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It is used as animal food, a poison and a medicine, has environmental uses and for food.
Vietnamese names:
Đậu biếc, Dây bông biếc, Diệp dáo, Đậu điệp
Family:
Fabaceae
Uses:
The roots act as an astringent and a purgative. The plant is also used to treat boils, coughs, and eye ailments.
Distribution:
Introduced and cultivated in many provinces and cities throughout Vietnam.
Flowering and fruiting season:
April
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