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	~~{{Short description\|A comprehensive overview of ''~~Clitoria ternatea~~''}}~~		==Clitoria ternatea==

	~~==Overview==~~		[[File:Clitoria_ternatea_flower_by_Dr._Raju_Kasambe_DSCN1517_(8).jpg\|thumb\|right\|Clitoria ternatea flower]]
	'''''Clitoria ternatea''''', commonly known as ~~the~~ Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, ~~blue pea,~~ butterfly ~~pea, cordofan pea, and Darwin~~ pea, is a plant ~~species~~ belonging to the family [[Fabaceae]]. It is native to tropical equatorial Asia, but has been introduced to Africa, Australia, and the Americas.
			'''Clitoria ternatea''', commonly known as Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, or butterfly pea, is a species of plant belonging to the family [[Fabaceae]]. It is native to tropical equatorial Asia, but has been introduced to Africa, Australia, and the Americas.

	==Description==		==Description==
	~~''Clitoria ternatea'' is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows as a vine or creeper. Its most striking feature is its vivid blue flowers~~, ~~which are often used as a natural food coloring~~. ~~The flowers are solitary, with a distinctive shape that resembles a conch shell, and they typically measure 4–5 cm~~ in ~~length. The plant also produces flat~~, ~~oblong pods containing 6–10 seeds.~~		[[File:Flower_of_Asian_pigeonwings_(Clitoria_ternatea)_in_West_Bengal,_India.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Flower of Asian pigeonwings in West Bengal, India]]

	~~[[File:Clitoria ternatea flower.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~''Clitoria ternatea'' ~~flower]]~~		''Clitoria ternatea'' is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows as a vine or creeper. The plant is notable for its strikingly vivid blue flowers, which are often used as a natural food coloring. The flowers are solitary, with a distinctive shape that resembles a conch shell.

	==~~Habitat and Distribution~~==		The leaves are pinnate, with 5 to 7 leaflets. The plant produces flat, oblong pods containing 6 to 10 seeds each.
	The ~~plant thrives in moist, neutral soil and~~ is ~~commonly found in tropical~~ and ~~subtropical regions. It~~ is often ~~cultivated in gardens~~ for ~~its~~ ornamental ~~value~~ and is ~~also used~~ in ~~agriculture as a cover~~ crop ~~to improve~~ soil ~~fertility due to its nitrogen-fixing properties~~.
			==Varieties==
			[[File:Clitoria_ternatea(white).jpg\|thumb\|right\|White variety of Clitoria ternatea]]

			There are several varieties of ''Clitoria ternatea'', including a white-flowered form. The blue-flowered variety is the most common and is often used for ornamental purposes and in traditional medicine.

			==Reproduction==
			[[File:Pollen_grains_of_Clitoria_ternatea.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Pollen grains of Clitoria ternatea]]

			''Clitoria ternatea'' reproduces through seeds. The flowers are pollinated by insects, and the plant is known for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, which makes it beneficial for crop rotation and soil health.

	==Uses==		==Uses==
	''Clitoria ternatea~~'' has a variety of uses:~~		[[File:Blue_tea.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Blue tea made from Clitoria ternatea]]

	~~===Culinary===~~		The flowers of ''Clitoria ternatea'' are used to make a caffeine-free herbal tea known as blue tea. The tea is popular in Southeast Asia and is known for its vibrant blue color, which changes to purple when lemon juice is added.
	The flowers ~~are used to color food and beverages. In Southeast Asia, the flowers~~ are used to make a tea known as ~~"butterfly pea flower~~ tea," which changes ~~color depending on the pH level of the liquid it~~ is ~~mixed with~~.

	~~===Medicinal===~~		The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its purported health benefits, including improving memory, reducing stress, and acting as an anti-inflammatory agent.
	~~Traditionally, ''Clitoria ternatea'' has been~~ used in ~~[[Ayurveda]] and other~~ traditional medicine ~~systems. It is believed to have a range of~~ health benefits, including improving memory, reducing stress, and acting as an anti-inflammatory agent.

	==~~=Agricultural=~~==		==Culinary Uses==
	~~As a legume, ''~~Clitoria ternatea~~'' is used in crop rotation to improve soil health. It is also used as fodder for livestock.~~		[[File:Khao_tom-dok_anchan53.JPG\|thumb\|left\|Khao tom with Clitoria ternatea flowers]]

	~~[[File:Clitoria ternatea plant~~.~~jpg\|thumb\|left\|''Clitoria ternatea'' plant]]~~		In Thai cuisine, the flowers are used to color rice dishes such as khao tom. The flowers are also used in desserts and drinks for their color and mild flavor.

	==~~Cultural Significance~~==		==Cultivation==
	~~In various cultures, the~~ plant ~~holds symbolic meanings. In India~~, it is ~~associated with the Hindu goddess Aparajita~~ and is used in ~~religious rituals~~.		[[File:Butterfly_Pea_Double_Flower_(_Clitoria_Ternatea_).JPG\|thumb\|right\|Double flower variety of Clitoria ternatea]]

			''Clitoria ternatea'' is a hardy plant that can grow in a variety of soil types, though it prefers well-drained soil and a sunny location. It is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in agroforestry systems.

			==Agricultural Benefits==
			[[File:Clitoria_ternatea_beans.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Beans of Clitoria ternatea]]

			The plant is valued in agriculture for its ability to improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. It is often used as a cover crop and in intercropping systems to enhance soil health and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers.

	==Related pages==		==Related pages==
	* [[Fabaceae]]		* [[Fabaceae]]
	* [[~~Ayurveda~~]]		* [[Herbal tea]]
	* [[Nitrogen fixation]]		* [[Nitrogen fixation]]

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-'''Clitoria ternatea''', also known as the [[butterfly pea]], is a plant species belonging to the [[Fabaceae|Fabaceae family]]. It is native to [[Southeast Asia]], but has been introduced to [[Africa]], [[Australia]], and [[America]]. The plant is known for its deep blue flowers, although white and purple varieties also exist.
+{{Short description|A comprehensive overview of ''Clitoria ternatea''}}
-== Description ==
+==Overview==
-'''Clitoria ternatea''' is a perennial herbaceous plant that typically grows as a vine. It has compound leaves, with each leaflet being about 3-5 cm long. The flowers of the plant are notable for their vibrant blue color and their shape, which is said to resemble female genitalia, hence the genus name ''Clitoria''.
+'''''Clitoria ternatea''''', commonly known as the Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, blue pea, butterfly pea, cordofan pea, and Darwin pea, is a plant species belonging to the family [[Fabaceae]]. It is native to tropical equatorial Asia, but has been introduced to Africa, Australia, and the Americas.
-== Uses ==
+==Description==
-'''Clitoria ternatea''' has a variety of uses in different cultures. In Southeast Asia, the flowers are used to color food and drinks. The plant is also used in [[Ayurveda|Ayurvedic medicine]] for its supposed medicinal properties. It is believed to have [[antidepressant]] effects, and is also used to treat various ailments such as inflammation and general pain.
+''Clitoria ternatea'' is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows as a vine or creeper. Its most striking feature is its vivid blue flowers, which are often used as a natural food coloring. The flowers are solitary, with a distinctive shape that resembles a conch shell, and they typically measure 4–5 cm in length. The plant also produces flat, oblong pods containing 6–10 seeds.
-== Cultivation ==
+[[File:Clitoria ternatea flower.jpg|thumb|right|''Clitoria ternatea'' flower]]
-== See also ==
+==Habitat and Distribution==
-* [[List of Ayurvedic medicinal plants]]
+The plant thrives in moist, neutral soil and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often cultivated in gardens for its ornamental value and is also used in agriculture as a cover crop to improve soil fertility due to its nitrogen-fixing properties.
 [[Category:Medicinal plants]]
-[[Category:Fabaceae]]
+[[Category:Flora of Asia]]
-{{Medicinal plants}}
+[[Category:Herbs]]

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			File:Pollen_grains_of_Clitoria_ternatea.jpg\|Clitoria ternatea
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			File:Khao_tom-dok_anchan53.JPG\|Clitoria ternatea
			File:Butterfly_Pea_Double_Flower_(_Clitoria_Ternatea_).JPG\|Clitoria ternatea
			File:Clitoria_ternatea_beans.jpg\|Clitoria ternatea
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'''Clitoria ternatea''', also known as the [[butterfly pea]], is a plant species belonging to the [[Fabaceae|Fabaceae family]]. It is native to [[Southeast Asia]], but has been introduced to [[Africa]], [[Australia]], and [[America]]. The plant is known for its deep blue flowers, although white and purple varieties also exist.

== Description ==
'''Clitoria ternatea''' is a perennial herbaceous plant that typically grows as a vine. It has compound leaves, with each leaflet being about 3-5 cm long. The flowers of the plant are notable for their vibrant blue color and their shape, which is said to resemble female genitalia, hence the genus name ''Clitoria''.

== Uses ==
'''Clitoria ternatea''' has a variety of uses in different cultures. In Southeast Asia, the flowers are used to color food and drinks. The plant is also used in [[Ayurveda|Ayurvedic medicine]] for its supposed medicinal properties. It is believed to have [[antidepressant]] effects, and is also used to treat various ailments such as inflammation and general pain.

== Cultivation ==
'''Clitoria ternatea''' is a hardy plant that can grow in a variety of soil types, although it prefers well-drained soil. It is a sun-loving plant and requires a good amount of sunlight to thrive. The plant is propagated through seeds, which are sown in the spring or summer.

== See also ==
* [[List of Ayurvedic medicinal plants]]
* [[List of plants used in herbalism]]

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[[Category:Fabaceae]]
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