Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
roei
ID:
591182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crosswh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 86: 630 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590514



Common Names

  • Roe Paintbrush
  • Roe Indian Paintbrush
  • Roe Castilleja


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Description

Castilleja roei (also called Roe'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 roei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja roei 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja roei 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 roei

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

Castilleja roei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja roei?

Castilleja roei

What is the common name of Castilleja roei?

Roe's Castilleja

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja roei?

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

Frank Samuel Crosswhite (1940-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crosswh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801137-1: 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].