Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ophiocephala
ID:
744194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tank & J.M.Egger

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 187 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743527



Common Names

  • Castilleja Ophiocephala
  • Ophiocephala Castilleja
  • Castilleja


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Description

Castilleja ophiocephala (also called Snakehead Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the figwort family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is an annual or biennial herb with linear leaves and tubular, bright red flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja ophiocephala is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja ophiocephala is a bright yellow-orange color and has a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja ophiocephala is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Castilleja ophiocephala

Castilleja ophiocephala is native to the western United States.

Castilleja ophiocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja ophiocephala?

Castilleja ophiocephala

What is the common name of Castilleja ophiocephala?

Snakehead paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja ophiocephala?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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

John Mark Egger (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Egger' in the authors string.
David C. Tank: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tank' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099304-1: 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].