Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 543 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366713
Common Names
- Cyanotis longifolia
- Longifolia Cyanotis
- Cyanotis
Synonyms
- Tonningia longifolia Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Cyanotis longifolia (also called Long-Leaved Cyanotis, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a woolly stem and leaves. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cyanotis longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cyanotis longifolia var. gracilis (Schnell) Schnell
Cyanotis longifolia var. rupicola (Schnell) Schnell
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyanotis longifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyanotis longifolia is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Cyanotis longifolia
Cyanotis longifolia can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar.
Cyanotis longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyanotis longifolia?
Cyanotis longifolia
What are the common names of Cyanotis longifolia?
Long-leaved Cyanotis
What is the hardiness zone of Cyanotis longifolia?
8-10
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,