Cryptantha longiseta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiseta
ID:
628220
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 252(97): 50 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627552
Common Names
- Longiseta Cryptantha
- Cryptantha Longiseta
- Cryptantha Longisetum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptantha longiseta (also called Long-bristled Cryptantha, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to western North America. It typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm, with a few branched stems. It is found in open, dry areas, such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptantha longiseta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to control erosion on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cryptantha longiseta is small and white. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptantha longiseta can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a light, well-drained soil mix. Propagation by division is also possible.
Where to Find Cryptantha longiseta
Cryptantha longiseta is native to western North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Cryptantha longiseta FAQ
What are the common names of Cryptantha longiseta?
Long-haired cryptantha
What is the habitat of Cryptantha longiseta?
It is found in sandy or gravelly soils in deserts, scrublands, and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Cryptantha longiseta?
It typically blooms from April to October
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-2745621: Based on the initial data import
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.