Cordylanthus nevinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nevinii
ID:
621827
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 229 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621159
Common Names
- Nevinii Cordylanthus
- Nevinii's Cordylanthus
- Nevinii-Cordylanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cordylanthus nevinii (also called Nevin's bird's beak, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to California, and is found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, sagebrush, and yellow pine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cordylanthus nevinii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cordylanthus nevinii 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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Cordylanthus nevinii 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 nevinii
Cordylanthus nevinii is found in California.
Cordylanthus nevinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cordylanthus nevinii?
Cordylanthus nevinii
What is the common name of Cordylanthus nevinii?
Nevin's Bird's Beak
What type of plant is Cordylanthus nevinii?
Cordylanthus nevinii is an annual herb in the Orobanchaceae family
Species in the Cordylanthus genus
Cordylanthus capitatus, Cordylanthus eremicus, Cordylanthus kingii, Cordylanthus laxiflorus, Cordylanthus nevinii, Cordylanthus nidularius, Cordylanthus parviflorus, Cordylanthus pilosus, Cordylanthus pringlei, Cordylanthus ramosus, Cordylanthus rigidus, Cordylanthus tenuis, Cordylanthus wrightii, Cordylanthus bernardinus,
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801702-1: 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].