Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
affinis
ID:
590680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 154 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590012



Common Names

  • Castilleja affinis
  • Coastal Paintbrush
  • Affinis Paintbrush


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Synonyms

  • Castilleja affinis affinis [unknown]

Description

Castilleja affinis (also called Affinis Paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a branching stem and small, tubular flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castilleja affinis var. neglecta (Zeile) J.M.Egger
Castilleja affinis var. contentiosa (J.F.Macbr.) Bacig.
Castilleja affinis var. affinis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Castilleja affinis flower is bright yellow, with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja affinis can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Castilleja affinis

Castilleja affinis is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Castilleja affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja affinis?

Castilleja affinis

What is the common name of Castilleja affinis?

Affine Castilleja

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja affinis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800849-1: 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].