Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greene) Tank & J.M.Egger
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 186 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743509
Common Names
- Castilleja Beldingii
- Beldingii Castilleja
- Castilleja
Description
Castilleja beldingii (also called Beldingii, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial found in North America. It has a single stem, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate, narrow-elliptic in shape, and are up to 10 cm long. It is native to North America, and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja beldingii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castilleja beldingii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castilleja beldingii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Castilleja beldingii
Castilleja beldingii is native to the western United States.
Castilleja beldingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja beldingii?
Castilleja beldingii
What is the common name of Castilleja beldingii?
Belding's paintbrush
What is the natural habitat of Castilleja beldingii?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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
David C. Tank: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tank' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60451767-2: 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].