Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
decipiens
ID:
628073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.E.Jones) A.Heller

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 8: 48 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627405

Common Names

  • Cryptantha decipiens
  • Decipiens Cryptantha
  • Decipiens

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Synonyms

  • Krynitzkia rattanii (Greene) Rattan [unknown]
  • Cryptantha corollata I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Cryptantha corollata rattanii (Greene) Abrams [unknown]
  • Cryptantha decipiens corollata I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Cryptantha rattanii Greene [unknown]
  • Krynitzkia decipiens M.E.Jones [unknown]

Description

Cryptantha decipiens (also called Deceptive 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 decipiens 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 decipiens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptantha decipiens 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 decipiens

Cryptantha decipiens is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana.

Cryptantha decipiens FAQ

What type of plant is Cryptantha decipiens?

Cryptantha decipiens is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae.

Where is Cryptantha decipiens found?

Cryptantha decipiens is found in western North America.

What are the characteristics of Cryptantha decipiens?

Cryptantha decipiens 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-2745483: Based on the initial data import
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.