Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bella
ID:
590746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 22: 106 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590078



Common Names

  • Bella Castilleja
  • Castilleja bella
  • Castilleja


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Description

Castilleja bella (also called Beautiful 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 bella has been used as a medicinal plant for treating headaches, colds, and other ailments, and as a dye for fabrics and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja bella 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 bella is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and spreads by underground rhizomes. It is easily propagated by division of the clumps. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Castilleja bella

Castilleja bella can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and Montana.

Castilleja bella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja bella?

Castilleja bella

What is the common name of Castilleja bella?

Bella Indian Paintbrush

What is the habitat of Castilleja bella?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49414-2: 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].