Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
367190

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 8: 84 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366522



Common Names

  • Cyanotis flexuosa
  • Cyanotis Bending
  • Cyanotis Flexible


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Synonyms

  • Commelina flexuosa Welw. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Cyanotis flexuosa (also called Flexuous Cyanotis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has a slender stem and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanotis flexuosa 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

The flower of Cyanotis flexuosa 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 flexuosa 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 flexuosa

Cyanotis flexuosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cyanotis flexuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanotis flexuosa?

Cyanotis flexuosa

What is the common name of Cyanotis flexuosa?

No common name

Where is Cyanotis flexuosa found?

Cyanotis flexuosa is found in the Indian Ocean

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-235365: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.