Status:
valid
Authors:
Teillier
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 401 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746223
Common Names
- Cryptantha marioricardiana
- Marioricardiana Cryptantha
- Marioricardiana Cryptantha
Description
Cryptantha marioricardiana (also called Marioricard's Cryptantha, among many other common names) is a species of annual herb in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is a small herb, growing up to 0.5 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptantha marioricardiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptantha marioricardiana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptantha marioricardiana is a short-lived perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
Where to Find Cryptantha marioricardiana
Cryptantha marioricardiana is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Cryptantha marioricardiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptantha marioricardiana?
Cryptantha marioricardiana
What is the natural habitat of Cryptantha marioricardiana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the conservation status of Cryptantha marioricardiana?
Least Concern
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,