Castilleja collegiorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collegiorum
ID:
1330262
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Egger & Malaby
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-33: 1 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342716
Common Names
- Castilleja collegiorum
- Collegiorum Castilleja
- Castilleja Collegiorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castilleja collegiorum (also called College's Castilleja, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb native to the United States. It is a small sized herb with a height up to 1 m and a width up to 1 m. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands at elevations of 1000 to 2000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja collegiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castilleja collegiorum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castilleja collegiorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining medium and kept in bright, indirect light. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. Once the seedlings are large enough, they can be transplanted into larger pots.
Where to Find Castilleja collegiorum
Castilleja collegiorum can be found in the Collegiorum region of India.
Castilleja collegiorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja collegiorum?
Castilleja collegiorum
What is the natural habitat of Castilleja collegiorum?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What is the flowering season of Castilleja collegiorum?
It flowers from April to June.
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
John Mark Egger (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Egger' in the authors string.
Sarah Malaby: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malaby' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147701-1: 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].