Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pulchella
ID:
591151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 34: 40 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590483



Common Names

  • Pulchella Indian Paintbrush
  • Pulchella Castilleja
  • Pulchella Paintbrush


Searching for Castilleja pulchella? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Castilleja pulchella (also called beautiful 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 pulchella 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 pulchella 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.

Searching for Castilleja pulchella? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja pulchella 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 pulchella

Castilleja pulchella can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.

Castilleja pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja pulchella?

Castilleja pulchella

What is the common name of Castilleja pulchella?

Beautiful Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja pulchella?

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49688-2: 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].