Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 112 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627421
Common Names
- Cryptantha dumetorum
- Dumetorum Cryptantha
- Dumetorum
Synonyms
- Cryptantha intermedia dumetorum (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
- Krynitzkia dumetorum Greene ex A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Cryptantha dumetorum (also called Bushy Cryptantha, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptantha dumetorum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cryptantha dumetorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptantha dumetorum 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 dumetorum
Cryptantha dumetorum is found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Cryptantha dumetorum FAQ
What are the common names of Cryptantha dumetorum?
Desert popcornflower, desert cryptantha
What is the habitat of Cryptantha dumetorum?
It is found in sandy or gravelly soils in deserts, scrublands, and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Cryptantha dumetorum?
It typically blooms from April to October
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,