Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
nutans
ID:
627915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 186 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627247

Common Names

  • Cryptandra nutans
  • Nutans Cryptandra
  • Nutans

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Synonyms

  • Cryptandra nutans micrantha Benth. [unknown]
  • Cryptandra tomentosa Reissek [unknown]
  • Cryptandra tomentosa glabrata Reissek [unknown]

Description

Cryptandra nutans (also called Nuttall's cryptantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb which grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush flats and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptandra nutans 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 nutans has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptandra nutans 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 nutans

Cryptandra nutans can be found in Australia.

Cryptandra nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptandra nutans?

Cryptandra nutans

What type of plant is Cryptandra nutans?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cryptandra nutans?

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,

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