Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Lingnaam Agric. Rev. 1(2): 61 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366743
Common Names
- Cyanotis loureiroana
- Loureiro's Cyanotis
- Cyanotis Loureiroana
Synonyms
- Cyanotis geniculata C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Tonningia geniculata Kuntze [unknown]
- Tradescantia geniculata Lour. [illegitimate]
- Tradescantia loureiroana Schult.f. [unknown]
Description
Cyanotis loureiroana (also called Loureiro's starwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to India. It is a member of the Commelinaceae family and is characterized by its small, bright green leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is typically found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyanotis loureiroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyanotis loureiroana 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 loureiroana is a perennial herb that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Cyanotis loureiroana
Cyanotis loureiroana is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats region.
Cyanotis loureiroana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyanotis loureiroana?
Cyanotis loureiroana
What are the common names of Cyanotis loureiroana?
Loureiro's Cyanotis
What is the hardiness zone of Cyanotis loureiroana?
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,