Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
627955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Three Exped. Australia 2: 177 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627287

Common Names

  • Cryptandra tomentosa
  • Tomentosa Cryptandra
  • Tomentosa

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Synonyms

  • Cryptandra behriana Reissek [unknown]
  • Cryptandra campanulata F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Cryptandra divaricata Reissek [unknown]
  • Cryptandra erubescens F.Muell. ex Reissek [unknown]
  • Cryptandra propinqua Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Cryptandra tomentosa (also called woolly cryptantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb which grows up to 15 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 tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing habit and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptandra tomentosa has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptandra tomentosa is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It grows to a height of 10-15 cm and has a spread of up to 30 cm. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cryptandra tomentosa

Cryptandra tomentosa can be found in Australia.

Cryptandra tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptandra tomentosa?

Cryptandra tomentosa

What is the common name of Cryptandra tomentosa?

Tomentose Cryptandra

Where is Cryptandra tomentosa found?

Madagascar

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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