Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pilosus
ID:
621836

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 382 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621168



Common Names

  • Cordylanthus pilosus
  • Pilosus Cordylanthus
  • Pilosus


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Description

Cordylanthus pilosus (also called Pilose Bird's-Beak, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to western North America. It has a slender, erect stem, and its leaves are linear to lanceolate. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cordylanthus pilosus 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 pilosus sub. tirfidus (B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) T.I.Chuang & Heckard
Cordylanthus pilosus sub. pilosus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cordylanthus pilosus is a small, tubular, yellow-green flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordylanthus pilosus 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 pilosus

Cordylanthus pilosus is found in California.

Cordylanthus pilosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordylanthus pilosus?

Cordylanthus pilosus

What is the common name of Cordylanthus pilosus?

Hairy Bird's Beak

What type of plant is Cordylanthus pilosus?

Cordylanthus pilosus 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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801709-1: 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].