Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
indivisa
ID:
590929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Lindheim. 1: 47 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590261



Common Names

  • Indivisible Paintbrush
  • Indivisible Indian Paintbrush
  • Indivisible Paintweed


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Description

Castilleja indivisa (also called Entire-leaved Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats, and has a small, grey-green rosette of leaves at the base. The plant produces bright red, tubular flowers in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja indivisa 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 indivisa 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 indivisa 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 indivisa

Castilleja indivisa is native to the western United States, from California to Oregon and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Castilleja indivisa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja indivisa?

Castilleja indivisa

What is the common name of Castilleja indivisa?

Entire-leaved Owl's Clover

What is the habitat of Castilleja indivisa?

Dry, open slopes and meadows

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

George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800998-1: 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].