Cryptantha cynoglossoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cynoglossoides
ID:
628070
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 78: 67 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627402
Common Names
- Cryptantha cynoglossoides
- Cynoglossoides Cryptantha
- Cynoglossoides
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- Eritrichium cynoglossoides Phil. [unknown]
- Eritrichium uspallatense Phil. [unknown]
Description
Cryptantha cynoglossoides (also called Hound's-tongue Cryptantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has a short stem and small white flowers. It is native to the western United States and grows in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptantha cynoglossoides 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 cynoglossoides has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a waxy texture.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptantha cynoglossoides 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 cynoglossoides
Cryptantha cynoglossoides is found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Cryptantha cynoglossoides FAQ
What type of plant is Cryptantha cynoglossoides?
Cryptantha cynoglossoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae.
Where is Cryptantha cynoglossoides found?
Cryptantha cynoglossoides is found in western North America.
What are the characteristics of Cryptantha cynoglossoides?
Cryptantha cynoglossoides is an annual herb with small white flowers.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2745480: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.