Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
681864

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) A.Heller

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 2: 163 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681197



Common Names

  • Eucrypta Micrantha
  • Micrantha Eucrypta
  • Eucrypta Lichen


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Synonyms

  • Ellisia micrantha (Torr.) Brand [unknown]
  • Ellisia torreyi orcuttii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eucrypta pinetorum (M.E.Jones) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Phacelia micrantha Torr. [unknown]
  • Phacelia pinetorum M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Nyctelea pinetorum (M.E.Jones) Tidestr. [unknown]
  • Nyctelea micrantha (Torr.) Wooton & Standl. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucrypta micrantha 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 micrantha 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 micrantha

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

Eucrypta micrantha FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Eucrypta micrantha?

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

What is the ideal climate for Eucrypta micrantha?

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

How much water does Eucrypta micrantha need?

Eucrypta micrantha 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-2802780: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.