Castilleja perelegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perelegans
ID:
591122
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 408 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590454
Common Names
- Perelegans Paintbrush
- Perelegans Indian Paintbrush
- Perelegans Castilleja
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castilleja perelegans (also called elegant Indian paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas and is often found in desert scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja perelegans 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 perelegans 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castilleja perelegans is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils in open meadows and woodlands. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Castilleja perelegans
Castilleja perelegans can be found in the western United States, in areas with dry, hot summers and cold winters.
Castilleja perelegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja perelegans?
Castilleja perelegans
What is the common name of Castilleja perelegans?
Elegant Paintbrush
Where is Castilleja perelegans found?
It is found in western North America from British Columbia to California.
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
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305855-2: 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].