Castilleja fissifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fissifolia
ID:
590862
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 293 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590194
Common Names
- Fissifolia Paintbrush
- Fissifolia Indian Paintbrush
- Fissifolia Paintweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castilleja fissifolia (also called Fissured Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herb growing up to 8 inches tall. It has bright yellow to orange flowers and is native to the western United States. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and sagebrush scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja fissifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castilleja fissifolia has yellow-orange to red-orange flowers with a white throat and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny. Seedlings are usually hairy and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Castilleja fissifolia can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings of side shoots can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a cold frame. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain their vigour.
Where to Find Castilleja fissifolia
Castilleja fissifolia can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and east to Nevada and Utah.
Castilleja fissifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja fissifolia?
Castilleja fissifolia
What is the common name of Castilleja fissifolia?
Fissured Indian Paintbrush
Where is Castilleja fissifolia found?
It is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800957-1: 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].