Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
590702

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. iv. 616.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590034

Common Names

  • Castilleja angustifolia
  • Angustifolia
  • Angustifolia Indian Paintbrush

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Description

Castilleja angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has narrow leaves and bright red flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castilleja angustifolia var. dubia A.Nelson
Castilleja angustifolia var. flavescens (Pennell ex Edwin) N.H.Holmgren
Castilleja angustifolia var. angustifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Castilleja angustifolia flower is bright yellow, with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja angustifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Castilleja angustifolia

Castilleja angustifolia is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Castilleja angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja angustifolia?

Castilleja angustifolia

What is the common name of Castilleja angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Indian Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja angustifolia?

Found in dry, open areas

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

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30207264-2: 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].