Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
axillaris
ID:
367007

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) D.Don ex Sweet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 430 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366339



Common Names

  • Axillaris Cyanotis
  • Cyanotis axillaris
  • Cyanotis arachnoidea


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Synonyms

  • Amischophacelus axillaris (L.) R.S.Rao & Kammathy [unknown]
  • Commelina axillaris L. [unknown]
  • Cyanotis disrumpens Hassk. [unknown]
  • Tonningia axillaris (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Tonningia axillaris Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tradescantia axillaris L. [unknown]
  • Zygomenes axillaris Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Cyanotis axillaris (also called Axillary Cyanotis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanotis axillaris is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil, which is used in perfumery and aromatherapy. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyanotis axillaris is white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a single pistil. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are short and slender, with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanotis axillaris is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cyanotis axillaris

Cyanotis axillaris is native to India and Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Cyanotis axillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanotis axillaris?

Cyanotis axillaris

What is the common name of Cyanotis axillaris?

Cyanotis

What type of plant is Cyanotis axillaris?

Perennial herb

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-235336: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.