Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
minima
ID:
628245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 28: 31 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627577



Common Names

  • Cryptantha minima
  • Minima Cryptantha
  • Minima's Cryptantha


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Description

Cryptantha minima (also called Dwarf 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 minima 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 minima is small and white. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptantha minima 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 minima

Cryptantha minima is native to western North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Cryptantha minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptantha minima?

Cryptantha minima

What is the common name of Cryptantha minima?

Least Cryptantha

What is the natural habitat of Cryptantha minima?

Dry, rocky slopes and flats in the Great Basin Desert

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,

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