Cryptantha ponelii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ponelii
ID:
628298
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene ex Brand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 291 1889
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627630
Common Names
- Ponel's Cryptantha
- Ponel's Cat's-Eye
- Ponel's Cryptantha
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Cryptantha ponelii (also called Ponelii 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 ponelii 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 ponelii 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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Cryptantha ponelii 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 ponelii
Cryptantha ponelii 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 ponelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptantha ponelii?
Cryptantha ponelii
What is the common name of Cryptantha ponelii?
Ponel's Cryptantha
What is the natural habitat of Cryptantha ponelii?
Dry, rocky slopes and flats in the Great Basin Desert
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-2745697: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.