Cryptantha rollinsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rollinsii
ID:
628319
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 391 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627651
Common Names
- Rollins' Cryptantha
- Rollins' Cat's-Eye
- Rollins' Cryptantha
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- Oreocarya rollinsii (I.M.Johnst.) W.A.Weber [unknown]
Description
Cryptantha rollinsii (also called Rollinsii 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 rollinsii 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 rollinsii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptantha rollinsii is a perennial plant that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cryptantha rollinsii
Cryptantha rollinsii 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 rollinsii FAQ
What type of plant is Cryptantha rollinsii?
Cryptantha rollinsii is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae.
Where is Cryptantha rollinsii found?
Cryptantha rollinsii is found in western North America.
What are the characteristics of Cryptantha rollinsii?
Cryptantha rollinsii 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-2745717: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.