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America, South America, and the Caribbean (Arya et al., 2018).
Clitoria ternatea is a perennial herb that grows as a climbing or
trailing plant, particularly in compact and neutral soils. It is cultivated
as an ornamental plant and for reforestation purposes (e.g., in coal
mines in Australia) and requires minimal care when planted. As
a legume, its roots form a symbiotic relationship with bacteria of
the Rhizobium genus, which convert atmospheric N2 into a usable
form for plants. Therefore, this plant also improves soil quality by
decomposing nitrogen-rich plant materials. As a result, it is known to
be suitable as a fertilizer plant capable of suppressing annual weeds
and enriching the soil through nitrogen fixation. Clitoria ternatea
thrives in full sunlight or partial shade, with seed germination taking
approximately 1-2 weeks and flowering occurring within four weeks
(Jamil & Pa’ee, 2018; Suarna & Wijaya, 2021).

Source: NParks Flora & Fauna Web, 2023
Figure 1. Clitoria ternatea Flower