Cyanotis somaliensis
About
Cyanotis somaliensis, pussy ears, is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae, described in 1895. It is endemic to Somalia in East Africa. Growing to 12 cm (4.7 in) tall by 50 cm (20 in) broad, it is an evergreen perennial with hairy, slightly succulent leaves and, in summer, three-lobed blue or purple flowers which resemble those of Tradescantia, a closely related genus.
- Family
- Commelinaceae
How to use it
This plant can be used ornamentally in gardens, adding a splash of color with its vibrant flowers and unique foliage. Its evergreen nature makes it a great choice for year-round interest in your landscape.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cyanotis somaliensis
- Slug
- cyanotis-somaliensis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Genus
- Cyanotis
- Species
- somaliensis
- Wikidata QID
- Q5197484
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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