Sangu Poo

It is also known as Aparajita, Asian Pigeon Wings, Blue Bell Vine, Blue Pea, Cordofan Pea and Darwin pea, Butterfly Pea. Scientific name of Sangu Poo is Clitoria ternatea. Family: Papilionaceae; Fabaceae.

1. Clitoria ternatea Clitoria T ernatea , commonly known as butterfly pea, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Fabaceae family. It currently has lot of interest as it has potential applications both in modern medicine and agriculture.

2. About plant This plant is vigorous, trailing, scrambling or climbing vine with a strong woody rootstock. It is excellent perennial herbaceous plant. This plant is especially grown as creeper & revegetation plant.

3. Flower Commonly the blue pea flower has 5 blue petals Corella with two wrinkle wings it is also called ‘Tropical Alfaalfa ’ often referred to as the protein bank of legume plants.

4. Soil The Clitoria ternatea requires well-drained sandy, heavy clay, sodic & shallow soil with acidic pH of 6.5 to 7.6. And also this plant thrives well in coco peat organic potting mix.

5. Watering This plant does not require regular watering. Water the blue butterfly pea plants for two to three days once.

6. Watering ‘Alternate days’ watering in a week helps plants to grow fast. This plant also tolerate frost, shade & over watering but it seems to reduce the yield.

7. Sunlight This creeper loves to grow in direct sunlight for excellent growth. At least 6 -10 hours of direct sunlight needed for good flower yield.

8. Fertilizer Application of well-decomposed cow or goat manure around the plants monthly once for best plant growth.

9. Intercropping The pulses, coconut & rubber plantations intercropped with Sangu poo plants help to improve the increased nitrogen content of the soil. As the Clitoria plants have nitrogen-fixing capacity at root nodules.

10. Pruning Trim the dead, withered & damaged plant parts alone. Not to prune the plants often.

11. Benefits Butterfly blue is rich in antioxidants that protect against free radicals. This called a wonder herb’ due to its ability to promote healthy urinary flow & reduce inflammation. The Sangu poo plant helps to promote healthy skin, boosts memory, and enhances cognition. Clitoria plants increase acetylcholine levels which are good for memory and concentration. Clitoria tea has caffeine-free herbal tea that has many beneficial values. It is also grown as an ornamental hedge & vastu plant.

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