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Clitoria heterophylla

Lam. (1786)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Clitoria

Description

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Hawai'i Naturalized

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Specimens

Bibliography

Name Published In: Encycl. 2: 51 (1786)

Other References

Staples et al. 2002:9, 10 (NEWNAT/H, KEY, DESCR)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Clitoria heterophylla Upolo Point; field next to airport More than 1 popolation in pasture w/Panicum maximum, California grass, sourgrass, Waltheria. Preserved_Specimen Vining herb with frt & flr; flr solitary (light blue) in axil. Caraway, V. 153 Hawaii BISH 1997-10-01
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