Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
591249

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 12(2): 30 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590581



Common Names

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


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Description

Castilleja tenuifolia (also called Slender-leaved Owl's-clover, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in open forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a dye plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Castilleja tenuifolia

Castilleja tenuifolia is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as deserts and mountains.

Castilleja tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja tenuifolia?

Castilleja tenuifolia

What is the common name of Castilleja tenuifolia?

Narrow-leaved Indian Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja tenuifolia?

Dry, open areas, such as grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodlands

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

Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801180-1: 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].