Clitoria arborea
Clitoria arborea Benth.

Clitoria arborea is a species in the genus Clitoria, family Fabaceae, first described in 1837 by Benth. It is native to several regions in South America, including Brazil (Northeast and North), Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and Bolivia, as well as the Amazonas and Caquetá regions in Brazil and the Parque Nacional Natural de Amacayacu. It also has a broader global presence.
Description
Clitoria arborea belongs to the Fabaceae family, commonly known as the legume or pea family. This species is found in various parts of South America, particularly in tropical regions. Its distribution includes the Amazonas and Caquetá regions in Brazil, as well as the Parque Nacional Natural de Amacayacu. It is also present in Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil North, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The species was first published in 1837 by Benth. Clitoria is a genus that includes several species known for their ornamental and ecological value, though no specific uses for Clitoria arborea are detailed in the provided data.
Distribution
BR · Parque Nacional Natutral de Amacayacu · Amazonas, Caquetá, Putumayo · Global · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Colombia · Ecuador · Peru · Venezuela · Leticia
Synonyms
Clitoria hoffmanseggiiTernatea arboreaVexillaria arborea




