{"product_id":"climber-clitoria-ternaea-10lp-0-8-1-0m","title":"Clitoria Ternatea (Butterfly Pea) | 80 - 100 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eClitoria ternatea, also known as the butterfly pea. Here's a quick overview of this plant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) Overview\u003cbr\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly pea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue pea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsian pigeonwings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAparajita (in Hindi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShankhpushpi (in Ayurveda, though it's sometimes used for other herbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Classification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Fabaceae (Legume family)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenus: Clitoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies: Clitoria ternatea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌸 Description\u003cbr\u003eClitoria ternatea is a fast-growing, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia, but now found in many warm regions worldwide. It is best known for its vibrant blue (or sometimes white) flowers, which are shaped somewhat like a butterfly or a conch shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 Uses\u003cbr\u003e✅ Medicinal Uses (Traditional\/Ayurvedic)\u003cbr\u003eActs as an adaptogen, helping the body resist stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed for enhancing memory and brain function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and anxiolytic compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes used in traditional medicine for treating fever, infections, and asthma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍵 Culinary Uses\u003cbr\u003ePetals are used to make blue tea, which changes color when pH is altered (like adding lemon juice—turns purple).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a natural food coloring in rice, desserts, and drinks in Southeast Asian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌼 Active Compounds\u003cbr\u003eAnthocyanins (especially ternatins) – Responsible for the blue color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavonoids, triterpenoids, and alkaloids – Contribute to the plant’s medicinal effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 Growing Conditions\u003cbr\u003ePrefers tropical and subtropical climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows well in well-drained soil and full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be grown from seeds; commonly used as an ornamental vine or ground cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acacia Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026724638891,"sku":"CLICLITERJ2","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/4470\/1867\/files\/clitoria-ternatea-butterfly-pea-80-100-cm-9955710.png?v=1767816548","url":"https:\/\/www.freshplants.store\/products\/climber-clitoria-ternaea-10lp-0-8-1-0m","provider":"Fresh Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}