Clitoria fairchildiana
- Product number: 626120
- Origin: South America
- Latin: Clitoria fairchildiana
This beautiful Brazilian plant grows into a tree in the tropics and will need to be brought indoors during winter here. The reward (after a few years) is a fantastic bloom of hanging clusters with chalice-shaped, light purple flowers. The name Clitoria refers to this shape: the clitoris.
In tropical forests, the plant is a welcome pioneer for providing necessary soil reinforcement to affected areas. Research shows that its roots, pods, and seeds contain important anti-inflammatory agents.
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Latin: Clitoria fairchildiana
Dutch: Sombreiro-Bloem
English: Fairchild Pigeonwings, Tree Clitoria, Butterfly Pea Tree
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- Flower colour: Light purple
- Origin: South America
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Advanced
- Latin: Clitoria fairchildiana
- Dutch: Sombrero Flower
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
- English: Fairchild Pigeonwings, Tree Clitoria, Butterfly Pea Tree
