Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
gracillima
ID:
590896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 34: 39 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590228



Common Names

  • Slender Paintbrush
  • Slender Indian Paintbrush
  • Slender Owl-Clover


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Description

Castilleja gracillima (also called Slender-stemmed Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to western North America, where it is found in the United States and Canada. It grows in many types of habitat, including grasslands, woodlands, and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja gracillima is used in rock gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja gracillima is yellow and tubular with a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja gracillima is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants prefer full sun and should be spaced 18-24 inches apart.

Where to Find Castilleja gracillima

Castilleja gracillima is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Castilleja gracillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja gracillima?

Castilleja gracillima

What is the common name of Castilleja gracillima?

Graceful Indian Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja gracillima?

It is native to western North America, where it grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and sagebrush scrub.

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49517-2: 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].