Cryptantha mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
628233
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brandegee) I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 2: 161 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627565
Common Names
- Cryptantha mexicana
- Mexican Cryptantha
- Mexican's Cryptantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Krynitzkia mexicana Brandegee [unknown]
Description
Cryptantha mexicana (also called Mexican Cryptantha, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to western North America. It typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm, with a few branched stems. It is found in open, dry areas, such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptantha mexicana 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 mexicana is small and white. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Cryptantha mexicana is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is native to the western United States and is found in the Great Basin, Mojave Desert, and Sonoran Desert. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cryptantha mexicana
Cryptantha mexicana is native to western North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Cryptantha mexicana FAQ
What type of plant is Cryptantha mexicana?
Cryptantha mexicana is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae.
Where is Cryptantha mexicana found?
Cryptantha mexicana is found in western North America.
What are the characteristics of Cryptantha mexicana?
Cryptantha mexicana 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-2745634: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.