Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nivea
ID:
591048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell & Ownbey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Notul. Nat. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 227: 2 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590380



Common Names

  • Snowy Indian Paintbrush
  • Snowy Castilleja
  • Snowy Prairie-fire


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Description

Castilleja nivea (also called Snowy 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 nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja nivea 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 nivea can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed compost. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the side shoots and should be about 5-7 cm long. They should be rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Castilleja nivea

Castilleja nivea can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and east to Idaho and Montana.

Castilleja nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja nivea?

Castilleja nivea

What is the common name of Castilleja nivea?

Snow Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja nivea?

Open meadows, grasslands, and sagebrush scrub

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 Marion Ownbey (1910-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ownbey' in the authors string.
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49623-2: 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].