Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
meridensis
ID:
591019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 517 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590351



Common Names

  • Meridian Indian Paintbrush
  • Meridian Castilleja
  • Meridian-leaved Indian Paintbrush


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Description

Castilleja meridensis (also called Merida 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 meridensis 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 meridensis 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 meridensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants prefer full sun and should be spaced 18-24 inches apart.

Where to Find Castilleja meridensis

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

Castilleja meridensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja meridensis?

Castilleja meridensis

What is the common name of Castilleja meridensis?

Meridian Indian Paintbrush

Where is Castilleja meridensis 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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49598-2: 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].