Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
beddomei
ID:
367017

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Erhardt, Götz & Seybold

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Grosse Zander 2: 1825 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366349



Common Names

  • Beddomei Cyanotis
  • Cyanotis beddomei
  • Cyanotis epiphytica


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Synonyms

  • Belosynapsis kewensis Hassk. [unknown]
  • Cyanotis kewensis C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Erythrotis beddomei Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Tonningia kewensis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cyanotis beddomei (also called Beddome'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 beddomei 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 beddomei 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 beddomei 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 beddomei

Cyanotis beddomei 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 beddomei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanotis beddomei?

Cyanotis beddomei

What is the common name of Cyanotis beddomei?

Cyanotis

What type of plant is Cyanotis beddomei?

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-235338: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Siegmund Seybold (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seybold' in the authors string.
Walter Erhardt (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erhardt' in the authors string.
Erich Götz (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Götz' in the authors string.