Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
794080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Faden & D.M.Cameron

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 110 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793413



Common Names

  • Cyanotis repens
  • Repens Cyanotis
  • Cyanotis of Repens


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Description

Cyanotis repens (also called Creeping Cyanotis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanotis repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. The leaves are used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyanotis repens sub. repens
Cyanotis repens sub. robusta Faden & D.M.Cameron

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyanotis repens is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanotis repens is a small herbaceous plant native to India. It can be propagated from seed or rhizome cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Rhizome cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cyanotis repens

Cyanotis repens can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Cyanotis repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanotis repens?

Cyanotis repens

What is the common name of Cyanotis repens?

Cyanotis repens

What is the family of Cyanotis repens?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-331987: Based on the initial data import
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.
David M. Cameron: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Cameron' in the authors string.