Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mogollonica
ID:
591031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Notul. Nat. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 237: 1 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590363

Common Names

  • Mogollon Indian Paintbrush
  • Mogollon Castilleja
  • Mogollon-leaved Indian Paintbrush

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Description

Castilleja mogollonica (also called Mogollon Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and hairy stems. It has bright yellow-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 mogollonica is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja mogollonica is a yellowish-green, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja mogollonica 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 mogollonica

Castilleja mogollonica is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Castilleja mogollonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja mogollonica?

Castilleja mogollonica

What is the common name of Castilleja mogollonica?

Mogollon Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja mogollonica?

Oak woodlands, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and ponderosa pine forests

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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49607-2: 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].