Crested Cat Ears
Cyanotis papilionacea
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
- Flowering
- July-September
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cyanotis papilionacea
- Genus
- Cyanotis
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands
- Habitat type
- Grassland
- Native to
- India
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-September
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Commelinaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Commelinaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Malayalam
- പീലിനീലി
About Crested Cat Ears
Crested Cat Ears (Cyanotis papilionacea) is a herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family (Spiderwort Family). It is typically found in grasslands. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-September. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Commelinaceae
Spiderwort Family
Crested Cat Ears belongs to the Commelinaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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