Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
latifolia
ID:
590964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 154 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590296

Common Names

  • Latifolia Indian Paintbrush
  • Latifolia Paintbrush
  • Castilleja latifolia

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Synonyms

  • Castilleja latifolia latifolia [unknown]

Description

Castilleja latifolia (also called Broad-leaved Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to western North America, where it is found in the United States and Canada. It grows in many types of habitat, including grasslands, woodlands, and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja latifolia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja latifolia 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 latifolia

Castilleja latifolia is native to the western United States, from California to Montana.

Castilleja latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja latifolia?

Castilleja latifolia

What is the common name of Castilleja latifolia?

Broad-leaf Indian Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja latifolia?

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801018-1: 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].