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FamilyBORAGINACEAE
Genus speciesCryptantha alyssoides (DC.) Reiche 
SynonymsEritrichium alyssoides DC.
 Eritrichium gilliesii Phil.
 Eritrichium talquinum Phil.
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1000-2700m
Descriptionappresed grey hirsute, leaves alternate, linear-lanceolate, obtuse, the basal attenuate to petiole, flowers in compact raceme, calyx appresed pubescent, lobes oblong
Size10-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
Territory Southern America
     Southern South America (Chile Central)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha alyssoides (DC.) Reiche, Fl. Chile [Reiche] 5: 229 (1907)

Basionym:
Eritrichium alyssoides DC., Prodr. [A.P.de Candolle] 10: 131 (1846)

Synonyms:
Krynitzkia alyssoides (DC.) A.Gray

Cryptantha gilliesii (Phil.) Reiche
Cryptantha talquina (Phil.) Brand
Eritrichium gilliesii Phil.
Eritrichium talquinum Phil.

c. Chile
85 CLC

1000-2700m

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