Commelinaceae · Cyanotis

Grass Of The Dew

Cyanotis arachnoidea

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan & more
Flowering
July-November

Plant Details

Scientific name
Cyanotis arachnoidea
Genus
Cyanotis
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Grasslands
Habitat type
Grassland
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Eastern Himalayas, Indo-China, South China, Taiwan, Tropical Africa
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Kerala
Flowering & fruiting
July-November
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Commelinaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Commelinaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Grass Of The Dew

Grass Of The Dew (Cyanotis arachnoidea) is a herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family (Spiderwort Family). It is typically found in grasslands. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Eastern Himalayas, Indo-China, South China, Taiwan, Tropical Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-November.

Illustration representing the Commelinaceae family
Botanical family

Commelinaceae

Spiderwort Family

Grass Of The Dew belongs to the Commelinaceae family.

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