Cryptantha clandestina (Treviranus) I.M.Johnston J. Arnold Arbor. 16: 195 (1935) |
Pronunciation/Pronunciación: |
Cryp-tán-tha clan-des-tì-na |
Etymology/Etimología: |
"hidden"/"oculto" |
Synonyms/Sinónimos: |
Homotypic: Lithospermum clandestinum Trevir., Index Seminum [Bologna] 1832: 2 (no. 8, adnot.) (1833). [not L. clandestinum Trevir. ex DC., Prodr. 10: 58 (1846)] Note: This is often considered a synonym of Cryptantha glomerata, but it appears that it does take priority, the basionym having been published prior to that for Cryptantha glomerata. |
Type/Tipo: |
Unknown |
| "Diffusum hispidum; fol. lanceolatis amplexicaulibus; calycibus subsessilibus ventricosis corollam excedentibus; seminn. granulatis. Annuum. Corolla alba, tubo ventricoso, limbo conniventi. Semina duo plerumque abortiunt. T[reviranus]." English Translation: "Diffusely hispid; leaves lanceolate, amplexicaul; calyx subsessile ventricose [swollen on one side], exceeding corolla; seeds [nutlets] granulate. Annual. Corolla white, tube ventricose, limb connivent. Seeds [Nutlets] two, usually by abortion. T[reviranus]." |