Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20: 640 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627229
Common Names
- Cryptandra leucophracta
- White-fringed Cryptandra
- White-fringed Waterwort
Synonyms
- Solenandra leucophracta Kuntze [unknown]
- Stenanthemum leucophractum Reissek [unknown]
- Spyridium leucophractum F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Cryptandra leucophracta (also called Leucophracta Cryptandra, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptandra leucophracta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptandra leucophracta has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptandra leucophracta is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb with small, white flowers. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Cryptandra leucophracta
Cryptandra leucophracta can be found in Australia.
Cryptandra leucophracta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptandra leucophracta?
Cryptandra leucophracta
What type of plant is Cryptandra leucophracta?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Cryptandra leucophracta?
Tropical forests
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,