Cyanotis lourensis Schnell

Species

Angiosperms > Commelinales > Commelinaceae > Cyanotis

Characteristics

Similar to the last (Cyanotis scaberula) but with larger hairier cincinni and probably wider leaves
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The leaves are all radical and appear to be purplish, at least when dry
Rose-purple flowers, blue or violet
Staminal hairs and yellow anthers
A perennial herb 1-4 in. high
Tuberously thickened roots
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 0.03 - 0.1
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Environment

In shallow poor gravelly soil, seasonally moist, near bare rocks.
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Usage

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Cultivation

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Distribution

Cyanotis lourensis world distribution map, present in Guinea

Conservation status

Cyanotis lourensis threat status: Endangered

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:172506-1
WFO ID wfo-0000366747
COL ID 32P38
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Cyanotis lourensis