Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
capituliflora
ID:
628021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chile [Reiche] v. 227 (1910).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627353

Common Names

  • Capituliflora Cryptantha
  • Cryptantha Capituliflora
  • Cryptantha Capituliflorum

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Synonyms

  • Cynoglossospermum capituliflorum (Clos ex Gay) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eritrichium capituliflorum Clos in Gay [unknown]
  • Eritrichium cephalanthum Phil. [unknown]

Description

Cryptantha capituliflora (also called Cryptantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to western North America and grows in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptantha capituliflora 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 capituliflora 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 capituliflora is a perennial herb native to California. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep them moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Cryptantha capituliflora

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

Cryptantha capituliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptantha capituliflora?

Cryptantha capituliflora

What is the common name of Cryptantha capituliflora?

Cryptantha

What is the family of Cryptantha capituliflora?

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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