Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
talamancensis
ID:
591239

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.H.Holmgren

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 30: 187 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590571



Common Names

  • Talamancensis Indian Paintbrush
  • Talamancensis Castilleja
  • Talamancensis Owl's Clover


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Description

Castilleja talamancensis (also called Talamanca Owl's-clover, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to western North America, from Costa Rica to Panama, and is found in open forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja talamancensis 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 talamancensis is a bright yellow-orange color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja talamancensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Castilleja talamancensis

Castilleja talamancensis can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Castilleja talamancensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja talamancensis?

Castilleja talamancensis

What is the common name of Castilleja talamancensis?

Talamanca Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja talamancensis?

Dry slopes and ridges in the chaparral and yellow pine forest of California

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

Noel Herman Holmgren (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Holmgren' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49745-2: 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].