Clitoria ternatea L. var. angustifolia Hochst. ex Baker (Fabaceae), is reported as new to Asia for the first time from India. Details of its identification, description and distribution are provided here along with the designation of a lectotype. A detailed photo plate of the plant with an artificial key to the varieties of Indian Clitoria ternatea L. are provided.
Fabaceae, Leguminosae, Asia, India, lectotypification, new record.