Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pringlei
ID:
621847

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 19: 94 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621179



Common Names

  • Cordylanthus pringlei
  • Pringlei Cordylanthus
  • Pringlei


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Description

Cordylanthus pringlei (also called Pringle's 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 pringlei 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

The flower of Cordylanthus pringlei is a small, yellow-green, tubular 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 pringlei 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 pringlei

Cordylanthus pringlei is found in California.

Cordylanthus pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordylanthus pringlei?

Cordylanthus pringlei

What is the common name of Cordylanthus pringlei?

Pringle's Bird's Beak

What type of plant is Cordylanthus pringlei?

Cordylanthus pringlei 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:801711-1: 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].