Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
367062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kotschy & Peyr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Pl. Tinn. : 48 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366394

Common Names

  • Cyanotis caespitosa
  • Tufted Cyanotis
  • Tufted Cyanotis

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Description

Cyanotis caespitosa (also called Tufted Cyanotis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has a slender stem and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanotis caespitosa is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyanotis caespitosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a single stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanotis caespitosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cyanotis caespitosa

Cyanotis caespitosa is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats region.

Cyanotis caespitosa FAQ

What is the common name of Cyanotis caespitosa?

Tufted Velvetleaf

What is the scientific name of Tufted Velvetleaf?

Cyanotis caespitosa

What is the family of Tufted Velvetleaf?

Commelinaceae

Species in the Cyanotis genus

Cyanotis adscendens, Cyanotis ake-assii, Cyanotis angusta, Cyanotis arachnoidea, Cyanotis arcotensis, Cyanotis axillaris, Cyanotis beddomei, Cyanotis burmannia, Cyanotis caespitosa, Cyanotis ceylanica, Cyanotis ciliata, Cyanotis cristata, Cyanotis cucullata, Cyanotis cupricola, Cyanotis dybowskii, Cyanotis epiphytica, Cyanotis fasciculata, Cyanotis flexuosa, Cyanotis foecunda, Cyanotis ganganensis, Cyanotis grandidieri, Cyanotis hepperi, Cyanotis homblei, Cyanotis karliana, Cyanotis kawakamii, Cyanotis lanata, Cyanotis lanceolata, Cyanotis lapidosa, Cyanotis longifolia, Cyanotis loureiroana, Cyanotis lourensis, Cyanotis moluccana, Cyanotis nyctitropa, Cyanotis pachyrrhiza, Cyanotis paludosa, Cyanotis pedunculata, Cyanotis pilosa, Cyanotis polyrrhiza, Cyanotis reutiana, Cyanotis robusta, Cyanotis scaberula, Cyanotis somaliensis, Cyanotis speciosa, Cyanotis thwaitesii, Cyanotis tuberosa, Cyanotis vaga, Cyanotis villosa, Cyanotis vivipara, Cyanotis repens,

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-235344: Based on the initial data import
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.
Johann Joseph Peyritsch (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peyr.' in the authors string.