Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
angustata
ID:
590701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 44: 570 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590033



Common Names

  • Castilleja angustata
  • Angustata
  • Angustata Indian Paintbrush


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Description

Castilleja angustata (also called Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has small, red flowers and small, linear leaves. It is found in moist woodlands and in open meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Castilleja angustata 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 angustata 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 angustata

Castilleja angustata is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Castilleja angustata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja angustata?

Castilleja angustata

What is the common name of Castilleja angustata?

Narrow-leaved Indian Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja angustata?

Found in dry, open areas

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

Alice Eastwood (1859-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eastw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49388-2: 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].