Cryptantha romanii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
romanii
ID:
628320
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 78: 46 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627652
Common Names
- Roman's Cryptantha
- Roman's Cat's-Eye
- Roman's Cryptantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptantha romanii (also called Romanii 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 romanii 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 romanii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptantha romanii 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 romanii
Cryptantha romanii 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 romanii FAQ
What type of plant is Cryptantha romanii?
Cryptantha romanii is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae.
Where is Cryptantha romanii found?
Cryptantha romanii is found in western North America.
What are the characteristics of Cryptantha romanii?
Cryptantha romanii is an annual herb with small white flowers.
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-2745718: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.