The Aparajita pink plant, also known as Clitoria ternatea in its pink variant, is a beautiful flowering plant that’s part of the legume family, Fabaceae. While the more common variety has striking deep blue flowers, the pink one is a rarer and eye-catching version.
Here are some key points about the pink Aparajita:
🌸 Botanical Details:
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Scientific Name: Clitoria ternatea
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Common Names: Aparajita, Butterfly Pea, Asian Pigeonwings
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Flower Color: Pale pink to deep pink
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Native to: Tropical Asia, but widely cultivated in other tropical and subtropical regions
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Type: Perennial climber
🌿 Features:
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It’s a fast-growing vine with soft green leaves and showy pink flowers.
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It can be grown on trellises, fences, or as a ground cover.
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Like other legumes, it can improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen.
🌱 Uses:
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Ornamental: Loved in gardens for its beauty.
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Medicinal: Traditionally used in Ayurveda and folk medicine for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Pollinator-friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies.
🌞 Growing Conditions:
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Watering: Moderate; it prefers well-drained soil
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Temperature: Warm and humid conditions suit it best
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