Clitoria froesii Fantz

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Clitoria L.
Tribe: Phaseoleae
References: [1263][1803]

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Common Names:

• Darume Vine [1263]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Shrub
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial
• Stems:
  • Climbing
• Source(s):
  • 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL
• Scrutinised globally by taxonomic co-ordinator:
  • 1999 Fantz PR

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Uses:

• Toxins [1263] [2924]
  

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Geographical Distribution:

• South America [1803]
  • Brazil [1263] [1803]

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Notes:

• As the most toxic plant in Rio Icana region it is planted locally by Indians. [1263]
  
• A liana. [1263]
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 14:01:28