Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kingii
ID:
621809

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 233 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621141



Common Names

  • Kingii Cordylanthus
  • Kingii's Cordylanthus
  • Kingii-Cordylanthus


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Description

Cordylanthus kingii (also called King's Bird's-Beak, among many other common names) is an annual herb, usually growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to the western United States. It is found in chaparral, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cordylanthus kingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize slopes and reduce soil erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cordylanthus kingii sub. densiflorus T.I.Chuang & Heckard
Cordylanthus kingii sub. helleri (Ferris) T.I.Chuang & Heckard
Cordylanthus kingii sub. kingii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordylanthus kingii 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 kingii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cordylanthus kingii

Cordylanthus kingii is found in California.

Cordylanthus kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordylanthus kingii?

Cordylanthus kingii

What type of plant is Cordylanthus kingii?

Cordylanthus kingii is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cordylanthus kingii?

Cordylanthus kingii is native to tropical Africa

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

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:65682-2: 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].