Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 53 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627308
Common Names
- Cryptantha albida
- Albida Cryptantha
- Albida
Synonyms
- Lithospermum ramosum Willd. ex Lehm. [unknown]
- Cryptantha argentinica Brand [unknown]
- Cryptantha falcata I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
- Cryptantha ramosa Greene [unknown]
- Eritrichium falcatum Hieron. [unknown]
- Eritrichium hispidum Buckley [unknown]
- Eritrichium ramosum A.DC. [unknown]
- Myosotis albida Kunth [unknown]
- Krynitzkia ramosa A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Cryptantha albida (also called white-flowered cryptantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb which grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush flats and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptantha albida is used in the garden as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It has a high tolerance for drought and is low maintenance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptantha albida has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptantha albida is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It grows to a height of 10-15 cm and has a spread of up to 30 cm. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cryptantha albida
Cryptantha albida is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas.
Cryptantha albida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptantha albida?
Cryptantha albida
What is the common name of Cryptantha albida?
Cryptantha
What is the family of Cryptantha albida?
Boraginaceae
Species in the Cryptantha genus
Cryptantha abata,
Cryptantha affinis,
Cryptantha albida,
Cryptantha alfalfalis,
Cryptantha alyssoides,
Cryptantha ambigua,
Cryptantha aprica,
Cryptantha argentea,
Cryptantha barbigera,
Cryptantha bridgesii,
Cryptantha buchtienii,
Cryptantha calycina,
Cryptantha calycotricha,
Cryptantha capituliflora,
Cryptantha carrizalensis,
Cryptantha cedrosensis,
Cryptantha chaetocalyx,
Cryptantha cinerea,
Cryptantha clandestina,
Cryptantha clemensae,
Cryptantha clevelandii,
Cryptantha clokeyi,
Cryptantha congesta,
Cryptantha crassisepala,
Cryptantha crinita,
Cryptantha cycloptera,
Cryptantha cynoglossoides,
Cryptantha decipiens,
Cryptantha dichita,
Cryptantha diffusa,
Cryptantha dimorpha,
Cryptantha diplotricha,
Cryptantha dissita,
Cryptantha dolichophylla,
Cryptantha dumetorum,
Cryptantha echinella,
Cryptantha excavata,
Cryptantha exigua,
Cryptantha fendleri,
Cryptantha filaginea,
Cryptantha filiformifolia,
Cryptantha filiformis,
Cryptantha flaccida,
Cryptantha foliosa,
Cryptantha ganderi,
Cryptantha glareosa,
Cryptantha globulifera,
Cryptantha glomeriflora,
Cryptantha glomerulifera,
Cryptantha gnaphalioides,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,