Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nidularius
ID:
621828

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.T.Howell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 3: 207 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621160



Common Names

  • Nidularius Cordylanthus
  • Nidularius's Cordylanthus
  • Nidularius-Cordylanthus


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Description

Cordylanthus nidularius (also called nest bird's beak, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 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 nidularius 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 nidularius 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 nidularius 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 nidularius

Cordylanthus nidularius is found in California.

Cordylanthus nidularius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordylanthus nidularius?

Cordylanthus nidularius

What is the common name of Cordylanthus nidularius?

Nest Bird's Beak

What type of plant is Cordylanthus nidularius?

Cordylanthus nidularius is an annual herb in the Orobanchaceae family

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

Thomas J. Howell (1842-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Howell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:65696-2: 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].