Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
exigua
ID:
744183

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Egger

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 61: 41 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743516



Common Names

  • Castilleja Exigua
  • Exigua Castilleja
  • Castilleja


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Description

Castilleja exigua (also called Small-flowered Indian paintbrush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the figwort family. It is native to western North America and is found in dry, open habitats. It is an herbaceous perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja exigua is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castilleja exigua has bright yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seed pods are inflated and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and the first true leaves are opposite.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja exigua 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 exigua

Castilleja exigua is native to the western United States.

Castilleja exigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja exigua?

Castilleja exigua

What is the common name of Castilleja exigua?

Small-flowered paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja exigua?

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

John Mark Egger (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Egger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77101158-1: 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].