Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
N.H.Holmgren
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1976
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Brittonia  28: 199 (1976)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590512
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Rhizomata Paintbrush
 - Rhizomata Indian Paintbrush
 - Rhizomata Castilleja
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Castilleja rhizomata (also called Rhizomatous 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 rhizomata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Castilleja rhizomata is a bright yellow-green color, with a tubular shape and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Castilleja rhizomata can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed compost. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the side shoots and should be about 5-7 cm long. They should be rooted in a sandy soil mix.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Castilleja rhizomata
                        
                            Castilleja rhizomata can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Castilleja rhizomata FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Castilleja rhizomata?
Castilleja rhizomata
What is the common name of Castilleja rhizomata?
Rhizomatous Castilleja
What is the natural habitat of Castilleja rhizomata?
It is native to 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
                        
                            POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49708-2: 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].