In Vitro Propagation of Clitoria Ternatea L., - A Valuable Medicinal Plant

Clitoria ternatea L. is commonly known as ‘butterfly pea’ or “shankhapushpi” and it is a traditional ayurveda medicinal plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. The ayurveda drug ‘Shankhapushpi’ is made from the leaves, roots and seeds of Clitoria ternatea and treated as a worthy tonic for nerve disorders. In vitro propagation is an alternative method for proliferation as well as conservation of the plant. The explants are cultured on MS medium containing different concentration and combinations of growth regulators. Multiple shoot buds were regenerated successfully from the nodal explants and efficiently rooted on half strength MS medium supplemented with IBA. The regenerated plantlets were successfully transferred to the glasshouse, acclimatized and transferred to the field.