Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
virgathoides
ID:
1137932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edwin

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19(6): 405. 1970 as virgayoides

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137270



Common Names

  • Virgathoides Castilleja
  • Virgathoides Paintbrush
  • Virgathoides Owl's Clover


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Uses & Benefits

Castilleja virgathoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its showy, white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja virgathoides is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja virgathoides is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Castilleja virgathoides

Castilleja virgathoides is native to the western United States and Canada.

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,

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