Clitoria fairchildiana
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Rosidae Superordo: Fabanae Ordo: Fabales |
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Clitoria fairchildiana is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Clitoria fairchildiana was described in 1967 by John Eliot Howard. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Clitoria fairchildiana is a species in the genus Clitoria (pigeonwings) which contains 60 species and belongs to the family of the Fabaceae (Legume Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The trees grow to a height of approximately 12 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Clitoria fairchildiana is an evergreen plant with imparipinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are pea-shaped and purple. The plants bloom from April to October.
The fruits are legumes.
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[edit] Distribution
[edit] Cultivation
Clitoria fairchildiana prefers a sunny site. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moist.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Clitoria fairchildiana
[edit] History
[edit] Clitoria fairchildiana in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
[edit] Non-commercial Links
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