Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
patriotica
ID:
591112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 40: 56 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590444



Common Names

  • Patriotic Paintbrush
  • Patriotic Indian Paintbrush
  • Patriotic Castilleja


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Description

Castilleja patriotica (also called Patriot 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 patriotica 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castilleja patriotica has bright yellow flowers with red-tipped bracts. Its seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja patriotica can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed compost. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the side shoots and should be about 5-7 cm long. They should be rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Castilleja patriotica

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

Castilleja patriotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja patriotica?

Castilleja patriotica

What is the common name of Castilleja patriotica?

Patriotic Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja patriotica?

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

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49665-2: 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].