Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
chrysanthemifolia
ID:
681860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 1(4): 200 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681193



Common Names

  • Eucrypta Chrysanthemifolia
  • Chrysanthemifolia Eucrypta
  • Eucrypta Moss


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Synonyms

  • Macrocalyx chrysanthemifolius Kuntze [deprecated]
  • Ellisia chrysanthemifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Eucrypta foliosa Nutt. [unknown]
  • Eucrypta paniculata Nutt. [unknown]
  • Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia chrysanthemifolia [unknown]

Description

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia (also called Yellow-flowered Eucrypta, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to California. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers that appear in late spring and summer. It can be found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia is a small flowering plant that is often used in gardens and parks as an ornamental shrub. It has attractive, fragrant yellow flowers and is drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia var. bipinnatifida (Torr.) Constance

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia is white or cream in colour, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 30 cm (1 ft). It is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in spring and the divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and meadows.

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia?

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What is the ideal climate for Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia?

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia prefers a temperate climate with cool summers and mild winters.

How much water does Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia need?

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia needs moderate amounts of water and should not be over-watered.

Species in the Eucrypta genus

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-2802777: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.