Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
purpurea
ID:
591159

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. iv. 615.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590491

Common Names

  • Purpurea Indian Paintbrush
  • Purpurea Castilleja
  • Purpurea Paintbrush

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Synonyms

  • Castilleja purpurea purpurea [unknown]

Description

Castilleja purpurea (also called Purple Owl's-clover, among many other common names) is an annual herb with purple or pinkish flowers. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in open forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja purpurea has been used for ornamental purposes, as well as for medicinal purposes to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja purpurea is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja purpurea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist medium until rooted. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Castilleja purpurea

Castilleja purpurea can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Castilleja purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja purpurea?

Castilleja purpurea

What is the common name of Castilleja purpurea?

Purple Indian Paintbrush

Where is Castilleja purpurea found?

It is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30017665-2: 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].