Cryptantha watsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
watsonii
ID:
628391
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Greene
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 120 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627723
Common Names
- Cryptantha watsonii
- Watsonii Cryptantha
- Watsonii's Cryptantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Krynitzkia watsonii A.Gray [unknown]
- Cryptantha vinctens A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
Description
Cryptantha watsonii (also called Watson's Cryptantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has a short stem and small white flowers. It is native to the western United States and grows in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptantha watsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptantha watsonii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptantha watsonii is an annual that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Cryptantha watsonii
Cryptantha watsonii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, rocky slopes, and sagebrush flats.
Cryptantha watsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptantha watsonii?
Cryptantha watsonii
What is the common name of Cryptantha watsonii?
Watson's Cryptantha
Where is Cryptantha watsonii found?
Cryptantha watsonii is found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.
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-2745787: 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.