Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
ceylanica
ID:
367084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Commelin. Ind. : 145 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366416



Common Names

  • Cyanotis ceylanica
  • Ceylon Cyanotis
  • Ceylon Cyanotis


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Synonyms

  • Cyanotis lanceolata Thwaites [illegitimate]
  • Cyanotis lanceolata subglabra Thwaites [unknown]
  • Cyanotis zeylanica C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Tonningia zeylanica Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cyanotis ceylanica (also called Ceylon Cushion Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Sri Lanka and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has narrow, linear leaves and blue-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanotis ceylanica 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 ceylanica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanotis ceylanica 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 ceylanica

Cyanotis ceylanica is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the wetland areas of the island.

Cyanotis ceylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanotis ceylanica?

Cyanotis ceylanica

What is the common name of Cyanotis ceylanica?

Ceylon Velvetleaf

What is the natural habitat of Cyanotis ceylanica?

Grassy slopes, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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,

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