Clitoria laurifolia Poiret
Status: Accepted
Genus: Clitoria L.
Tribe: Phaseoleae
References: [230][1268][1915][2930][2931]
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- Source(s):
- 1988(Africa)Lock JM
- 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL
- 1993(Indian Ocean)Lock JM & Ireland H
- Scrutinised globally by taxonomic co-ordinator:
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Notes:
- Sometimes partially naturalised (FCB).
- Fantz recognises three forms: f.glabrior, f.laurifolia & f.parvifolia. [2925]
- f.glabrior is widespread. f.laurifolia & f.parvifolia are native to Venezuela. [2925]
- Reported in Burma & Vietnam, but not confirmed by Fantz. [2925]
- Often confused with C.guianensis. [2925]
- A subshrub or suffrutescent herb. [2928]
Last Update: 14/06/2001 12:56:23