Cyanotis

Cyanotis (syn. Tonningia) is a genus of mainly perennial plants in the family Commelinaceae.

World-wide, there are an estimated 50-100 species, including:

  • Cyanotis cristata
  • Cyanotis kewensis
  • Cyanotis fasciculata
  • Cyanotis somaliensis
  • Cyanotis vivipara
  • Cyanotis foecunda Hassk. (South Africa)
  • Cyanotis lanata Benth. (South Africa)
  • Cyanotis lapidosa Phil. FP 8:318 (South Africa)
  • Cyanotis longifolia Benth. (South Africa)
  • Cyanotis pachyrrhiza Oberm. (South Africa)
  • Cyanotis robusta Oberm. (South Africa)
  • Cyanotis speciosa (L. f.) Hassk. (South Africa)