Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.Heyne ex Roth) Schult.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1152 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366495
Common Names
- Fasciculata Cyanotis
- Cyanotis fasciculata
- Cyanotis epiphytica
Synonyms
- Cyanotis decumbens Wight [unknown]
- Cyanotis dichrotricha Stocks [unknown]
- Cyanotis eriantha Hassk. [unknown]
- Cyanotis lawiana Wight [unknown]
- Cyanotis rosea Wight [unknown]
- Tonningia fasciculata Kuntze [unknown]
- Tradescantia fasciculata B.Heyne ex Roth [unknown]
- Tradescantia rupestris J.S.Law ex J.Graham [unknown]
- Cyanotis rupestris (J.S.Law ex J.Graham) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
Description
Cyanotis fasciculata (also called Clustered 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 fasciculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create living sculptures and as a ground cover in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyanotis fasciculata has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyanotis fasciculata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and should be planted in full sun or partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Cyanotis fasciculata
Cyanotis fasciculata can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
Cyanotis fasciculata FAQ
What is the common name of Cyanotis fasciculata?
Clustered Velvetleaf
What is the scientific name of Clustered Velvetleaf?
Cyanotis fasciculata
What is the family of Clustered Velvetleaf?
Commelinaceae
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,