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tawny cryptantha

Scientific Name: Cryptantha fulvocanescens var. nitida

Family: Boraginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cryptantha fulvocanescens: Tawny Catseye, Tawny Cryptantha

Cryptantha is a genus of plants belonging to the Boraginaceae family. This page focuses on Cryptantha fulvocanescens, a species known by the common names Tawny Catseye and Tawny Cryptantha.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cryptantha fulvocanescens (S. Watson) Payson
  • Family: Boraginaceae
  • Common Names: Tawny Catseye, Tawny Cryptantha, Yellow-eye Cryptanth
  • Synonyms:
    • Oreocarya fulvocanescens (as referenced in plant database entries)
    • Cryptantha echinoides (M.E. Jones) Payson = Cryptantha fulvocanescens (S. Watson) Payson var. echinoides (M.E. Jones)
    • Krynitzkia (mentioned in reference to Boraginaceae)
    • Oreocarya nitida Greene (for Cryptantha fulvocanescens var. nitida)
  • Subspecies/Varieties:
    • Cryptantha fulvocanescens var. fulvocanescens
    • Cryptantha fulvocanescens var. nitida (Greene) Sivinski
    • Cryptantha fulvocanescens var. echinoides (M.E. Jones)

Distribution and Habitat

Cryptantha fulvocanescens is found in the United States, particularly in areas like Arizona and New Mexico. Petrified Forest National Park is one specific location where it has been documented.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Tawny Cryptantha is noted to be tall and slender compared to other Cryptantha species.
  • It is described as hairy, with tiny white flowers.
  • Adult plants are small, reaching up to 8 meters in height. (Note: the 8m is likely an error given other descriptions of the plant's size. However it appears as such in the source document, so it is reproduced here.)

Additional Information

  • The names "Fulvo" and "canescens" are derived from Latin and describe the plant's tawny or brownish color.
  • Young plants may require light protection from wind or cold during winter.

Further Information

  • USDA Plants Database: Find Cryptantha fulvocanescens in the USDA Plants database.
  • Discover Life: Refer to Discover Life's page for information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cryptantha fulvocanescens.
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Further information is available on the Encyclopedia of Life for Cryptantha fulvocanescens and varieties such as Cryptantha fulvocanescens var. nitida.