Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
aquariensis
ID:
590730

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.H.Holmgren

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 100: 87 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590062



Common Names

  • Aquariensis Castilleja
  • Castilleja aquariensis
  • Castilleja


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Description

Castilleja aquariensis (also called Water Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has narrow leaves and bright red flowers. It is found in wet, open areas, marshes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja aquariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Castilleja aquariensis 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 aquariensis 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 aquariensis

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

Castilleja aquariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja aquariensis?

Castilleja aquariensis

What is the common name of Castilleja aquariensis?

Aquarius Indian Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja aquariensis?

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

Noel Herman Holmgren (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Holmgren' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49402-2: 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].