Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
oxygona
ID:
628281

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 120 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627613



Common Names

  • Sharp-Spiked Cryptantha
  • Sharp-Spiked Cat's-Eye
  • Sharp-Spiked Cryptantha


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Synonyms

  • Eritrichium oxygonum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Krynitzkia oxygona A.Gray [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptantha oxygona has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptantha oxygona 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 oxygona

Cryptantha oxygona is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in open woodlands and chaparral.

Cryptantha oxygona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptantha oxygona?

Cryptantha oxygona

What is the common name of Cryptantha oxygona?

Sharp-pointed Cryptantha

What is the natural habitat of Cryptantha oxygona?

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-2745681: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.