Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
eremicus
ID:
621798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coville & C.V.Morton) Munz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Man. S. Calif. Bot. : 483 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621130



Common Names

  • Eremicus Cordylanthus
  • Eremicus's Cordylanthus
  • Eremicus-Cordylanthus


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Description

Cordylanthus eremicus (also called Desert 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 eremicus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cordylanthus eremicus sub. eremicus
Cordylanthus eremicus sub. kernensis T.I.Chuang & Heckard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordylanthus eremicus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordylanthus eremicus 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 eremicus

Cordylanthus eremicus is found in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Cordylanthus eremicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordylanthus eremicus?

Cordylanthus eremicus

What is the common name of Cordylanthus eremicus?

Eremicus

What is the natural habitat of Cordylanthus eremicus?

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

Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coville' in the authors string.
Philip A. Munz (1892-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munz' in the authors string.
Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:65673-2: 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].