Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Greenm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 25: 266 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590405
Common Names
- Pallescens Paintbrush
- Pallescens Indian Paintbrush
- Pallescens Castilleja
Description
Castilleja pallescens (also called Pale Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a rosette of linear, green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats and prefers well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja pallescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Castilleja pallescens var. inverta (A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.) Edwin
Castilleja pallescens var. pallescens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castilleja pallescens has yellow to orange-yellow flowers with a white throat. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castilleja pallescens is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or outdoors in a prepared seed bed. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted immediately in their permanent positions.
Where to Find Castilleja pallescens
Castilleja pallescens can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and east to Idaho and Montana.
Castilleja pallescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja pallescens?
Castilleja pallescens
What is the common name of Castilleja pallescens?
Pale Paintbrush
What is the natural habitat of Castilleja pallescens?
Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs 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:49640-2: 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].