Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pallida
ID:
591075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Aequin. 2: 100 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590407



Common Names

  • Pallida Paintbrush
  • Pallida Indian Paintbrush
  • Pallida Castilleja


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Description

Castilleja pallida (also called Pale Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is a perennial herb with a hairy stem and yellow, orange, or red flowers. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and can be found in grassland, chaparral, and oak woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castilleja pallida var. yukonis (Pennell) J.M.Egger
Castilleja pallida var. pallida
Castilleja pallida var. caudata (Pennell) B.Boivin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castilleja pallida 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 pallida 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 pallida

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

Castilleja pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja pallida?

Castilleja pallida

What is the common name of Castilleja pallida?

Pale Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja pallida?

Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs in the western United States

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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801091-1: 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].