Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kerryana
ID:
1599741

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Egger

Source:

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2013-21: 2 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048715



Common Names

  • Kerryana Castilleja
  • Kerryana Indian Paintbrush
  • Kerryana Prairie Fire


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Description

Castilleja kerryana (also called 'Kerry's Indian Paintbrush', among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, sunny areas. It has a slender stem, and bears yellow, tubular flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja kerryana is a species of flowering plant in the broomrape family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castilleja kerryana has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. Each flower has five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and a single, short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja kerryana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Castilleja kerryana

Castilleja kerryana can be found in the western United States, from California to Alaska.

Castilleja kerryana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja kerryana?

Castilleja kerryana

What is the family of Castilleja kerryana?

Orobanchaceae

What is the habitat of Castilleja kerryana?

Grasslands 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129507-1: 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].