Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
apetala
ID:
627836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ewart & Jean White

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 22: 93 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627168

Common Names

  • Cryptandra apetala
  • Apetalous Cryptandra
  • Apetalous Waterwort

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Description

Cryptandra apetala (also called 'Apetalous 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 apetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cryptandra apetala var. anomala Rye

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptandra apetala 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 apetala

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

Cryptandra apetala FAQ

What are the common names of Cryptandra apetala?

Cryptandra apetala is commonly known as Petal-less cryptandra.

What is the growth habit of Cryptandra apetala?

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

What is the flowering season of Cryptandra apetala?

Cryptandra apetala 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2745260: Based on the initial data import
Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Jean White-Haney (1877-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jean White' in the authors string.