Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
barbigera
ID:
627998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 114 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627330

Common Names

  • Cryptantha barbigera
  • Barbigera Cryptantha
  • Barbigera

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Synonyms

  • Eritrichium barbigerum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cryptantha barbigera barbigera [unknown]
  • Krynitzkia barbigera A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Cryptantha barbigera (also called bearded 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 barbigera 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 barbigera has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptantha barbigera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted into a well-draining potting mix and kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Cryptantha barbigera

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

Cryptantha barbigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptantha barbigera?

Cryptantha barbigera

What is the common name of Cryptantha barbigera?

Cryptantha

What is the family of Cryptantha barbigera?

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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