Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
crypta
ID:
122709

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69: 152, fig. 2 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122038



Common Names

  • Digitacalia crypta
  • Crypta Digitacalia
  • Crypta


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Description

Digitacalia crypta (also called Cryptic Fingerplant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of about 1 meter. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white with yellow centers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Digitacalia crypta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is known to attract bees and butterflies and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Digitacalia crypta has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitacalia crypta is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Digitacalia crypta

Digitacalia crypta is native to South America and can be found in areas of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Digitacalia crypta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitacalia crypta?

Digitacalia crypta

What is the common name of Digitacalia crypta?

Cryptic digitacalia

Where is Digitacalia crypta found?

Digitacalia crypta is found in the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-83229: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.