Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
alpina
ID:
627830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tasman. 1: 75 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627162

Common Names

  • Cryptandra alpina
  • Alpine Cryptandra
  • Alpine Waterwort

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Description

Cryptandra alpina (also called 'Alpine Cryptandra', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of South America. It has a rosette of leaves at the base, and its stems are covered with short hairs. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptandra alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptandra alpina is a small, white to pale yellow, tubular flower with five lobes and a yellow center. The seed of Cryptandra alpina is a small, dark brown, flattened seed. The seedlings of Cryptandra alpina are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptandra alpina is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Cryptandra alpina

Cryptandra alpina can be found in the alpine regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Cryptandra alpina FAQ

What are the common names of Cryptandra alpina?

Cryptandra alpina is commonly known as Alpine cryptandra.

What is the growth habit of Cryptandra alpina?

Cryptandra alpina is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial herb.

What is the flowering season of Cryptandra alpina?

Cryptandra alpina flowers from late spring to early summer.

Species in the Cryptandra genus

Cryptandra triplex, Cryptandra beverleyensis, Cryptandra craigiae, Cryptandra crispula, Cryptandra dielsii, Cryptandra exserta, Cryptandra imbricata, Cryptandra inconspicua, Cryptandra intermedia, Cryptandra micrantha, Cryptandra multispina, Cryptandra pendula, Cryptandra speciosa, Cryptandra stellulata, Cryptandra alpina, Cryptandra amara, Cryptandra apetala, Cryptandra arbutiflora, Cryptandra aridicola, Cryptandra armata, Cryptandra ciliata, Cryptandra congesta, Cryptandra connata, Cryptandra coronata, Cryptandra debilis, Cryptandra distigma, Cryptandra ericoides, Cryptandra exilis, Cryptandra filiformis, Cryptandra gemmata, Cryptandra glabriflora, Cryptandra graniticola, Cryptandra hispidula, Cryptandra intonsa, Cryptandra intratropica, Cryptandra lanosiflora, Cryptandra leucophracta, Cryptandra leucopogon, Cryptandra longistaminea, Cryptandra minutifolia, Cryptandra monticola, Cryptandra mutila, Cryptandra myriantha, Cryptandra nola, Cryptandra nutans, Cryptandra orbicularis, Cryptandra parvifolia, Cryptandra pogonoloba, Cryptandra polyclada, Cryptandra propinqua,

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

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