Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
attenuata
ID:
1139630

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) T.I.Chuang & Heckard

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 16: 656 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001138968



Common Names

  • Attenuate Castilleja
  • Attenuate Indian Paintbrush
  • Attenuate Owlsclover


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Description

Castilleja attenuata (also called Slender Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has small, ovate leaves and small, red flowers. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja attenuata is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow and can tolerate a variety of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castilleja attenuata has bright red flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Where to Find Castilleja attenuata

Castilleja attenuata can be found in California, USA.

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Tsan Iang Chuang (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.I.Chuang' in the authors string.
Lawrence Ray Heckard (1923-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heckard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963252-1: 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].