| 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 | |
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Cyanotis cristata (L.) D.Don |
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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.