The genus "Cyanotis" D. Don in India is taxonomically revised. Thirteen taxa of "Cyanotis" have been recognized with their updated nomenclature. Detailed descriptions, illustrations and geographical distribution have been provided. "Cyanotis" glabrescens ("C. fasciculata var. glabrescens") and "C. axillaris" var. "cucullata (Cyanotis cucullata") are new combinations and status proposed, notes on the complex of "C. arachnoidea, C. burmaniana" and "C. tuberose" have been given, while some taxa warranting typifications have been lectotypified.