Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
capitatus
ID:
621794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt. ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 597 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621126



Common Names

  • Capitatus Cordylanthus
  • Capitatus's Cordylanthus
  • Capitatus-Cordylanthus


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Description

Cordylanthus capitatus (also called Head-like cordylanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall and has fragrant white flowers. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cordylanthus capitatus has been used as an ornamental plant, for its wood and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordylanthus capitatus has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordylanthus capitatus is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be grown from seed. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Cordylanthus capitatus

Cordylanthus capitatus is found in California, Arizona, and Baja California.

Cordylanthus capitatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordylanthus capitatus?

Cordylanthus capitatus

What is the common name of Cordylanthus capitatus?

Capitatus

What is the natural habitat of Cordylanthus capitatus?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801684-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].