Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hidalgensis
ID:
590906

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Egger

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 190 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590238



Common Names

  • Hidalgo Paintbrush
  • Hidalgo Indian Paintbrush
  • Hidalgo Owl-Clover


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Description

Castilleja hispida (also called Bristly 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 hidalgensis is used as a groundcover and in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja hidalgensis is a bright yellow color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja hidalgensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Castilleja hidalgensis

Castilleja hidalgensis is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Castilleja hidalgensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja hidalgensis?

Castilleja hidalgensis

What is the common name of Castilleja hidalgensis?

Hidalgo Indian Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja hidalgensis?

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

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:325882-2: 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].