Clitoria अपराजिता

🌱 About the plant

Blue butterfly pea — a light climber that fixes nitrogen and makes blue tea.

Growing it

Sow three seeds at the base of any railing.

What it is for

Blue tea and puja; nitrogen for its neighbours.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Five hours of sun

Water

Twice a week

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Balcony, Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

Climbs 2–3 m

First harvest

Flowers 60 days

Sow three seeds at the base of any railing.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Blue tea and puja; nitrogen for its neighbours.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India