Cyanotis somaliensis
Cyanotis somaliensis, pussy ears, is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae, described in 1895. It is endemic to northern Somalia in East Africa.[1][2][3][4]. 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.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Commelinales |
| Family: | Commelinaceae |
| Genus: | Cyanotis |
| Species: | C. somaliensis |
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| Cyanotis somaliensis C.B.Clarke | |
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This plant is valued for its ornamental properties. In temperate regions it must be grown under glass, as it does not tolerate temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F). It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5] It prefers rather dry conditions in bright light.[6]
References
- Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- Thulin, M. (ed.) (2006). Flora of Somalia 3: 1-626. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- Aluka entry
- GBIF entry
- "Cyanotis somaliensis". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- "Cyanotis somaliensis". World of Succulents. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
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