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
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.
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
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].