Cryptantha geohintonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geohintonii
ID:
744326
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 90: 406 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743659
Common Names
- Cryptantha
- Geohinton's Cryptantha
- Geohinton's Wild Cana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptantha geohintonii (also called Geohinton's Cryptantha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It grows in grasslands, forests, and meadows at elevations of up to 2,800 m.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptantha geohintonii is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptantha geohintonii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Cryptantha geohintonii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in the spring.
Where to Find Cryptantha geohintonii
Cryptantha geohintonii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua and Sonora.
Cryptantha geohintonii FAQ
What type of plant is Cryptantha geohintonii?
Cryptantha geohintonii is a flowering plant.
What is the typical height of Cryptantha geohintonii?
Cryptantha geohintonii typically grows to a height of about 20-30 cm.
What is the typical lifespan of Cryptantha geohintonii?
Cryptantha geohintonii typically has a lifespan of 1-2 years.
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-2895907: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.