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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyanotis cristata (L.) D.Don | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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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]
Taxon identifiers | |
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| Cyanotis cristata |
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| Commelina cristata |
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