Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
paramensis
ID:
1599787

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.González & Pabón-Mora

Source:

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 35: 264 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048718



Common Names

  • Paramensis Castilleja
  • Paramensis Indian Paintbrush
  • Paramensis Prairie Fire


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Description

Castilleja paramensis (also called 'Paramo Paintbrush', among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, sunny areas. It has a slender stem, and bears yellow, tubular flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja paramensis is a species of flowering plant in the broomrape family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castilleja paramensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. Each flower has five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and a single, short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja paramensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Castilleja paramensis

Castilleja paramensis can be found in the western United States, from California to Alaska.

Castilleja paramensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja paramensis?

Castilleja paramensis

What is the family of Castilleja paramensis?

Orobanchaceae

What is the habitat of Castilleja paramensis?

Grasslands and meadows

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155417-1: 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].