Castilleja organorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
organorum
ID:
591066
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 5: 86 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590398
Common Names
- Organorum Paintbrush
- Organorum Indian Paintbrush
- Organorum Castilleja
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castilleja organorum (also called Organ's paintbrush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to North America, and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with red flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja organorum 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
Castilleja organorum has yellow to orange-yellow flowers with a white throat. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castilleja organorum 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 organorum
Castilleja organorum can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and east to Idaho and Montana.
Castilleja organorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja organorum?
Castilleja organorum
What is the common name of Castilleja organorum?
Organ Indian Paintbrush
Where is Castilleja organorum 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
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49636-2: 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].