Castilleja pseudohyperborea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudohyperborea
ID:
591146
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rebrist.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Arktichesk. Fl. SSSR 8: 286 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590478
Common Names
- Pseudohyperborea Indian Paintbrush
- Pseudohyperborea Castilleja
- Pseudohyperborea Paintbrush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castilleja pseudohyperborea (also called false-arctic 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 pseudohyperborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castilleja pseudohyperborea is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.
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Castilleja pseudohyperborea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist medium until rooted. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Castilleja pseudohyperborea
Castilleja pseudohyperborea can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.
Castilleja pseudohyperborea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja pseudohyperborea?
Castilleja pseudohyperborea
What is the common name of Castilleja pseudohyperborea?
False Arctic Paintbrush
Where is Castilleja pseudohyperborea 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
O.V. Rebristaya (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rebrist.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896390-1: 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].