Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
367711

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Schult.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1153 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367043



Common Names

  • Cyanotis tuberosa
  • Tuberous Velvetleaf
  • Tuberous African Velvetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Cyanotis concanensis Hassk. [unknown]
  • Cyanotis sahyadrica Blatt. [unknown]
  • Cyanotis stocksii Hassk. [unknown]
  • Cyanotis thomsonii Hassk. [unknown]
  • Tonningia tuberosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tradescantia tuberosa Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Cyanotis tuberosa (also called 'Tuberous Cyanotis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanotis tuberosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The leaves of this plant are used in traditional medicines to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyanotis tuberosa are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanotis tuberosa is a perennial herb that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cyanotis tuberosa

Cyanotis tuberosa can be found in East Africa.

Cyanotis tuberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanotis tuberosa?

Cyanotis tuberosa

What is the common name of Cyanotis tuberosa?

Tuberous Mouse Ear

What is the family of Cyanotis tuberosa?

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-235439: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.