Details of genus: Clitoria [1023]
genus_ja:
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Family: Fabaceae
family_ja: マメ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 70 species of mainly evergreen perennials, shrubs, and climbers found in forest margins, thickets, and scrub in tropical regions. The leaves are alternate and pinnate or 3-palmate. Pea-like flowers, with incurved, keeled petals, are borne singly or in racemes from the leaf axils. Where temperatures fall below 16°C (61°F), grow in a warm greenhouse or conservatory; in warmer areas, grow on a trellis or through a vigorous tree or shrub.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring.
pests_en: Susceptible to red spider mites and whiteflies under glass.
description_ja:
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comment_ja: チョウマメ
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Fabaceae | マメ科 | Show |