Plant of the day
Clitoria ternatea
Aparajita, Butterfly Pea, Blue PeaVine
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.
FamilyFabaceae
GenusClitoria
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial
History & Culture
History, cultural references, and traditional context for Clitoria ternatea.
Historical Background
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.
Cultural Significance
Timeline: Journey Through Time
Aparajita has cultural context that is still being expanded.