Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
arctica
ID:
590735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krylov & Serg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Sist. Zametki Mater. Gerb. Krylova Tomsk. Gosud. Univ. Kuybysheva 1939(1-2): 5 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590067



Common Names

  • Arctica Castilleja
  • Castilleja arctica
  • Castilleja


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Description

Castilleja arctica (also called Arctic 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 dry, open areas, tundra, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja arctica 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castilleja arctica sub. vorkutensis Rebrist.
Castilleja arctica sub. arctica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Castilleja arctica 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 arctica 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 arctica

Castilleja arctica can be found in the Arctic regions of Alaska and Canada.

Castilleja arctica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja arctica?

Castilleja arctica

What is the common name of Castilleja arctica?

Arctic Indian Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja arctica?

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

Lidia Palladievna Sergievskaya (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Serg.' in the authors string.
Porfiry Krylov (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krylov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800868-1: 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].