Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
wrightii
ID:
621871

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 120 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621203



Common Names

  • Cordylanthus wrightii
  • Wright's Bird's-Beak
  • Wright's Wire-Lettuce


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Description

Cordylanthus wrightii (also called Wright'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 wrightii has been used as an ornamental plant, for its wood and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cordylanthus wrightii sub. tenuifolius (Pennell) T.I.Chuang & Heckard
Cordylanthus wrightii sub. kaibabensis T.I.Chuang & Heckard
Cordylanthus wrightii sub. wrightii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cordylanthus wrightii 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 wrightii is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method, as seeds may not germinate reliably.

Where to Find Cordylanthus wrightii

Cordylanthus wrightii can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.

Cordylanthus wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordylanthus wrightii?

Cordylanthus wrightii

What is the common name of Cordylanthus wrightii?

Wright's Bird's Beak

What type of plant is Cordylanthus wrightii?

Cordylanthus wrightii 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:801719-1: 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].