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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
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Botanical Information
Scientific NameClitoria ternatea
Common NameAparajita
FamilyFabaceae
GenusClitoria
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Pests & Diseases
- Aphids
- Whiteflies
- Spider mites
- Mealybugs
- Thrips
- Leaf spot
- Root rot
- Powdery mildew
- Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.