Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ortegae
ID:
591069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 11: 174 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590401



Common Names

  • Ortega Paintbrush
  • Ortega Indian Paintbrush
  • Ortega Castilleja


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Description

Castilleja ortegae (also called Ortega'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 ortegae 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 ortegae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja ortegae 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 ortegae

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

Castilleja ortegae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja ortegae?

Castilleja ortegae

What is the common name of Castilleja ortegae?

Ortega's Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja ortegae?

Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs in the Sierra Madre Occidental of 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:49638-2: 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].