Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
mohavensis
ID:
628252

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 120 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627584



Common Names

  • Mojave Cryptantha
  • Mojave Cat's-Eye
  • Mojave Cryptantha


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Synonyms

  • Cryptantha fallax Greene [unknown]
  • Cryptantha oxygona mohavensis (Greene) Brand [unknown]
  • Eritrichium fallax Phil. [unknown]
  • Krynitzkia mohavensis Greene [unknown]

Description

Cryptantha mohavensis (also called Mohave 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 mohavensis 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 mohavensis 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 mohavensis 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 mohavensis

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

Cryptantha mohavensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptantha mohavensis?

Cryptantha mohavensis

What is the common name of Cryptantha mohavensis?

Mohave Cryptantha

What is the natural habitat of Cryptantha mohavensis?

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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