Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
campestris
ID:
590769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) T.I.Chuang & Heckard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590101



Common Names

  • Field Paintbrush
  • Field Indian Paintbrush
  • Field Owl's Clover


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Description

Castilleja campestris (also called Field Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming, and is found in open meadows and grasslands. It has a short, thick stem and small, bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja campestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including skin infections and respiratory problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castilleja campestris var. succulenta (Hoover) J.M.Egger
Castilleja campestris var. campestris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castilleja campestris has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja campestris is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 foot tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be done in the fall.

Where to Find Castilleja campestris

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

Castilleja campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja campestris?

Castilleja campestris

What is the common name of Castilleja campestris?

Field Indian Paintbrush

What is the habitat of Castilleja campestris?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' 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:963254-1: 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].