Status:
valid
Authors:
Douglas ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 106 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590354
Common Names
- Scarlet Indian Paintbrush
- Scarlet Castilleja
- Scarlet-leaved Indian Paintbrush
Description
Castilleja miniata (also called Scarlet Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and hairy stems. It has bright red-orange flowers and is native to the western United States, growing in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja miniata is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Castilleja miniata var. dixonii (Fernald) A.Nelson & J.F.Gmel.
Castilleja miniata var. fulva (Pennell) J.M.Egger
Castilleja miniata var. miniata
Castilleja miniata var. oblongifolia (A.Gray) Munz
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castilleja miniata is a yellowish-green, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castilleja miniata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It is also possible to propagate from stem cuttings taken in the fall.
Where to Find Castilleja miniata
Castilleja miniata is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Castilleja miniata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja miniata?
Castilleja miniata
What is the common name of Castilleja miniata?
Miniature Indian Paintbrush
What is the natural habitat of Castilleja miniata?
Open meadows, grasslands, and sagebrush scrub
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:801055-1: 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].