Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
arvensis
ID:
590738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 103 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590070



Common Names

  • Arvensis Castilleja
  • Castilleja arvensis
  • Castilleja


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Description

Castilleja arvensis (also called Field 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, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja arvensis has been used as a medicinal plant for treating headaches, colds, and other ailments, as well as for dyeing fabrics and baskets.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castilleja arvensis var. arvensis
Castilleja arvensis var. pastorei (Hicken) J.M.Egger

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja arvensis is a bright yellow color and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja arvensis is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Castilleja arvensis

Castilleja arvensis can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Castilleja arvensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja arvensis?

Castilleja arvensis

What is the common name of Castilleja arvensis?

Field Indian Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja arvensis?

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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800871-1: 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].