Botanical Details
- Scientific Name: Clitoria ternatea (hypothetical lavender variant).
- Family: Fabaceae (legume family).
- Growth Habit: Perennial herbaceous vine, climbing or trailing, up to 1–2.5 meters long.
- Leaves: Elliptic, obtuse, bright green, 2.5–5 cm long, glabrous or slightly hairy.
- Flowers: Lavender, solitary or paired, 4 cm long, 2–3 cm wide with light yellow markings inside.
- Bloom Time: June to November in tropical climates, year-round in warm regions.
- Fruits: Flattened pods, 5–7 cm long, containing 6–10 seeds, edible when tender.
- Habitat: Native to tropical Asia, naturalized in semi-arid and sub-humid tropics globally.
- Soil/Light Needs: Prefers well-drained, moist, neutral soil; thrives in full sun, tolerates partial shade.
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