Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
diffusa
ID:
628082

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 52 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627414

Common Names

  • Cryptantha diffusa
  • Diffusa Cryptantha
  • Diffusa

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Synonyms

  • Cryptantha borchersii Hauman [unknown]
  • Cryptantha debilis Reiche [unknown]
  • Cryptantha famatinae Brand [unknown]
  • Eritrichium bouchersii Phil. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium debile Phil. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium diffusum Phil. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium borchersii Phil. [unknown]

Description

Cryptantha diffusa (also called Spreading 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 diffusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptantha diffusa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptantha diffusa 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 diffusa

Cryptantha diffusa is found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Cryptantha diffusa FAQ

What type of plant is Cryptantha diffusa?

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

Where is Cryptantha diffusa found?

Cryptantha diffusa is found in western North America.

What are the characteristics of Cryptantha diffusa?

Cryptantha diffusa 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-2745492: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.