Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hololeuca
ID:
590916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
W. Amer. Sci. 3: 3 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590248



Common Names

  • Hololeuca Paintbrush
  • Hololeuca Indian Paintbrush
  • Hololeuca Owl-Clover


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Description

Castilleja hololeuca (also called Naked 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 hololeuca 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

Castilleja hololeuca has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja hololeuca 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 5-9.

Where to Find Castilleja hololeuca

Castilleja hololeuca is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Castilleja hololeuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja hololeuca?

Castilleja hololeuca

What is the common name of Castilleja hololeuca?

Hollowleaf paintbrush

What is the habitat of Castilleja hololeuca?

Dry slopes, ridges, and open woods

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

Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49528-2: 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].