Cyanotis cristata is a species of perennial plants in the family Commelinaceae. It is native to Indian Subcontinent, southern China, Southeast Asia, Ethiopia, Socotra, Mauritius, Java, and the Philippines.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Cyanotis cristata | |
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Cyanotis cristata (Nabhali) in Hyderabad | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Commelinales |
Family: | Commelinaceae |
Genus: | Cyanotis |
Species: | C. cristata |
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Cyanotis cristata (L.) D.Don | |
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Cyanotis cristata is a creeping herb found in sandy or grassy spots.[7] It is common in eastern hills[clarification needed] of Nepal.[8]
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Cyanotis cristata |
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Commelina cristata |
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