Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
victoriae
ID:
509373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fairbarns & J.M.Egger

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Madroño 54: 335 (2007 publ. 2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508705



Common Names

  • Castilleja victoriae
  • Victoria's Castilleja
  • Victoriae Castilleja


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Description

Castilleja victoriae (also called Victoria's Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils, especially in open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja victoriae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja victoriae is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja victoriae is an annual herb native to western North America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm temperatures and bright direct light. It is best propagated by seed.

Where to Find Castilleja victoriae

Castilleja victoriae is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and desert scrub.

Castilleja victoriae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja victoriae?

Castilleja victoriae

What type of plant is Castilleja victoriae?

Tropical epiphytic orchid

Where is Castilleja victoriae native to?

Central and South America

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

Matthew Fairbarns: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fairbarns' in the authors string.
John Mark Egger (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Egger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447290-2: 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].