Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 60 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590286
Common Names
- Laciniata Indian Paintbrush
- Laciniata Paintbrush
- Castilleja laciniata
Description
Castilleja laciniata (also called Cutleaf Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats, and has a small, grey-green rosette of leaves at the base. The plant produces bright red, tubular flowers in the spring.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja laciniata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castilleja laciniata is a bright yellow-orange color and is tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, bright green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castilleja laciniata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Castilleja laciniata
Castilleja laciniata is native to the western United States, from California to Montana.
Castilleja laciniata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja laciniata?
Castilleja laciniata
What is the common name of Castilleja laciniata?
Cut-leaf Indian Paintbrush
What is the natural habitat of Castilleja laciniata?
Dry, rocky slopes and meadows in the western United States
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801012-1: 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].