Cyanotis cristata | |
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Cyanotis cristata (Nabhali) in Hyderabad | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
(unranked): | Commelinids |
Order: | Commelinales |
Family: | Commelinaceae |
Genus: | Cyanotis |
Species: | C. cristata |
Binomial name | |
Cyanotis cristata (L.) D.Don |
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Synonyms | |
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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.
Cyanotis cristata is a creeping herb found in sandy or grassy spots. It is common in eastern hills of Nepal.