Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ramosus
ID:
621848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt. ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 597 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621180



Common Names

  • Cordylanthus ramosus
  • Bird's Beak
  • Ram's-Head Bird's-Beak


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Synonyms

  • Cordylanthus ramosus ramosus [unknown]

Description

Cordylanthus ramosus (also called Branching 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 ramosus 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 ramosus 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 ramosus is a fast-growing shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Cordylanthus ramosus

Cordylanthus ramosus is found in California.

Cordylanthus ramosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordylanthus ramosus?

Cordylanthus ramosus

What is the common name of Cordylanthus ramosus?

Branching Bird's Beak

What type of plant is Cordylanthus ramosus?

Cordylanthus ramosus 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801712-1: 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].