Status:
valid
Authors:
N.H.Holmgren
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 100: 87 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590506
Common Names
- Revealii Indian Paintbrush
- Revealii Castilleja
- Revealii Paintbrush
Description
Castilleja revealii (also called Reveal's 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 revealii is used in the garden as an ornamental plant, and its flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castilleja revealii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castilleja revealii 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 revealii
Castilleja revealii can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.
Castilleja revealii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja revealii?
Castilleja revealii
What is the common name of Castilleja revealii?
Reveal's Indian Paintbrush
What type of plant is Castilleja revealii?
Herbaceous perennial
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49705-2: 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].