Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
muricata
ID:
628256

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 61: 42 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627588



Common Names

  • Muricate Cryptantha
  • Muricate Cat's-Eye
  • Muricate Cryptantha


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Synonyms

  • Cryptantha densiflora A.Nelson & P.B.Kenn. [unknown]
  • Cryptantha horridula Greene [unknown]
  • Cryptantha muriculata Greene [unknown]
  • Cryptantha muriculata montana A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Cryptantha muriculata vitraea (Eastw.) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Cryptantha vitrea Eastw. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium muriculatum A.DC. [unknown]
  • Cryptantha muricata muricata [unknown]
  • Myosotis muricata Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Krynitzkia denticulata Greene [unknown]
  • Krynitzkia muriculata A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Cryptantha muricata (also called Muricate Cryptantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb found in the western United States. It has a single stem, and its leaves are linear and have a white midrib. It is native to the western United States and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptantha muricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cryptantha muricata var. denticulata I.M.Johnst.
Cryptantha muricata var. jonesii I.M.Johnst.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptantha muricata 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 muricata 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 muricata

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

Cryptantha muricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptantha muricata?

Cryptantha muricata

What is the common name of Cryptantha muricata?

Rough Cryptantha

What is the natural habitat of Cryptantha muricata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2745656: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.