Cyanotis cristata | |
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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 | |
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Cyanotis cristata is a species of perennial plant in the family Commelinaceae. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent, southern China, Southeast Asia, Ethiopia, Socotra, Mauritius, Java, and the Philippines. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Cyanotis cristata is a creeping herb found in sandy or grassy spots. [7] It is common in eastern hills[ clarification needed ] of Nepal. [8]