Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
ambigua
ID:
627980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 113 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627312



Common Names

  • Cryptantha ambigua
  • Ambigua Cryptantha
  • Ambigua


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Synonyms

  • Krynitzkia ambigua A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cryptantha ambigua robustior Brand [unknown]
  • Cryptantha polycarpa Greene [unknown]
  • Eritrichium angustifolium S.Watson [unknown]
  • Eritrichium muriculatum Torr. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium muriculatum ambiguum A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Cryptantha ambigua (also called ambiguous cryptantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb which grows up to 25 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 ambigua is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptantha ambigua has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptantha ambigua 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 ambigua

Cryptantha ambigua is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas.

Cryptantha ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptantha ambigua?

Cryptantha ambigua

What is the common name of Cryptantha ambigua?

Cryptantha

What is the family of Cryptantha ambigua?

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,

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