Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
quirosii
ID:
591168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 18: 1104 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590500



Common Names

  • Quirosii Indian Paintbrush
  • Quirosii Castilleja
  • Quirosii Paintbrush


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Description

Castilleja quirosii (also called Quiros' Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the family Orobanchaceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It is native to western North America, growing in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja quirosii has been used for ornamental purposes, as well as for medicinal purposes to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja quirosii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja quirosii 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 quirosii

Castilleja quirosii can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Castilleja quirosii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja quirosii?

Castilleja quirosii

What type of plant is Castilleja quirosii?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja quirosii?

Grasslands

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49699-2: 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].