Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nubigena
ID:
591050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 330 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590382



Common Names

  • Cloudy Indian Paintbrush
  • Cloudy Castilleja
  • Cloudy Prairie-fire


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Description

Castilleja nubigena (also called Cloudy 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 nubigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja nubigena 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 nubigena is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or outdoors in a prepared seed bed. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted immediately in their permanent positions.

Where to Find Castilleja nubigena

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

Castilleja nubigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja nubigena?

Castilleja nubigena

What is the common name of Castilleja nubigena?

Cloudy Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja nubigena?

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801074-1: 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].