Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mcvaughii
ID:
591016

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.H.Holmgren

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 28: 203 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590348



Common Names

  • McVaugh's Indian Paintbrush
  • McVaugh's Castilleja
  • McVaugh's Owl's Clover


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Description

Castilleja mcvaughii (also called McVaugh's Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and hairy stems. It has bright yellow-orange flowers and is native to the western United States, growing in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja mcvaughii is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja mcvaughii is a yellowish-green, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja mcvaughii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Castilleja mcvaughii

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

Castilleja mcvaughii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja mcvaughii?

Castilleja mcvaughii

What is the common name of Castilleja mcvaughii?

McVaugh's Indian Paintbrush

Where is Castilleja mcvaughii found?

It is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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

Noel Herman Holmgren (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Holmgren' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49595-2: 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].