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).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cyanotis papilionacea
- Genus
- Cyanotis
- Family
- COMMELINACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-September
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- പീലിനീലി
Botanical family
Commelinaceae
Spiderwort Family
Crested Cat Ears belongs to the Commelinaceae family.
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