Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
cucullata
ID:
367100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 107 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366432



Common Names

  • Cyanotis cucullata
  • Hooded Cyanotis
  • Hooded Cyanotis


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Synonyms

  • Amischophacelus cucullata (Roth) R.S.Rao & Kammathy [unknown]
  • Tonningia cucullata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tradescantia cucullata Roth [unknown]
  • Tradescantia glomerata B.Heyne ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Zygomenes cucullata (Roth) R.S.Rao & Kammathy [unknown]
  • Cyanotis axillaris cucullata (Roth) Nandikar & Gurav [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cyanotis cucullata 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

Cyanotis cucullata has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanotis cucullata 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 cucullata

Cyanotis cucullata is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats region.

Cyanotis cucullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanotis cucullata?

Cyanotis cucullata

What is the common name of Cyanotis cucullata?

Hooded Velvetleaf

What is the natural habitat of Cyanotis cucullata?

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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