laurel-leaf pigeonwings
Clitoria laurifolia Poir.
Clitoria laurifolia, known as laurel-leaf pigeonwings, is a species in the Fabaceae family. It was first described in 1811 by Poir. This plant is native to a wide range of regions, including Brazil (Northeast, North, Southeast, South), the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Borneo, China Southeast, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Jawa, Malaya, Mauritius, and others.
Description
Clitoria laurifolia is a member of the genus Clitoria, which is part of the legume family Fabaceae. The species is characterized by its laurel-like leaves and is found in tropical and subtropical regions across several continents. Its distribution spans from South America to Southeast Asia and parts of Africa. The plant has been documented in botanical literature since 1811 and is recognized for its presence in diverse ecosystems.
Other common names
laurel-leaf pigeonwings
Distribution
BR · SG · MY · AU · the Democratic Republic of the Congo · Borneo · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · China Southeast · Colombia · Cuba · Dominican Republic · French Guiana · Guyana · Haiti · Jawa · Malaya · Mauritius · Myanmar · Paraguay · Puerto Rico · Queensland · Sri Lanka · Sumatera · Suriname · Tanzania · Thailand · Trinidad-Tobago
Synonyms
Neurocarpum cajanifoliumMartiusia laurifoliaClitoria cajanifoliaClitoria cajanifolia var. latifoliaClitoria erectaLotus fluminensisNeurocarpum blanchetianumNeurocarpum blanchetianumNeurocarpum emarginatumNeurocarpum erectumNeurocarpum janensisNeurocarpum laurifoliumNeurocarpum retusumTernatea laurifoliaClitoria vaupelliiNeurocarpum janenseClitoria parvifoliaClitoria cajanifolia f. glabriorClitoria laurifolia f. laurifoliaClitoria laurifolia f. glabrior
