Castilleja cryptantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptantha
ID:
590814
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pennell & G.N.Jones
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 50: 208 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590146
Common Names
- Castilleja cryptantha
- Cryptantha Indian Paintbrush
- Cryptantha Castilleja
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castilleja cryptantha (also called hiddenflower paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in open, grassy areas. It is often found in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja cryptantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castilleja cryptantha is a bright yellow, tubular-shaped flower with a hairy calyx. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.
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Castilleja cryptantha can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings of side shoots can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a cold frame. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain their vigour.
Where to Find Castilleja cryptantha
Castilleja cryptantha can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Castilleja cryptantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja cryptantha?
Castilleja cryptantha
What is the common name of Castilleja cryptantha?
Cryptic Paintbrush
What is the habitat of Castilleja cryptantha?
It is found in dry, open areas, such as chaparral, grassland, and oak woodlands
Species in the Castilleja genus
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 Neville Jones (1903-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.N.Jones' in the authors string.
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49464-2: 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].