Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hoover) T.I.Chuang & Heckard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 16: 656 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590091
Common Names
- Castilleja brevistyla
- Short-styled Indian Paintbrush
- Short-styled Castilleja
Description
Castilleja brevistyla (also called Short-styled Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 20-60 cm. It is native to the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming, and is found in open meadows and grasslands. It has a long, thin stem and small, bright red flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja brevistyla has been used as a medicinal plant for treating headaches, colds, and other ailments, and as a dye for fabrics and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castilleja brevistyla is a bright yellow color and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castilleja brevistyla is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It is also possible to propagate from stem cuttings taken in the fall.
Where to Find Castilleja brevistyla
Castilleja brevistyla can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho and Montana.
Castilleja brevistyla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja brevistyla?
Castilleja brevistyla
What is the common name of Castilleja brevistyla?
Short-styled Indian Paintbrush
What is the habitat of Castilleja brevistyla?
Dry, rocky slopes and meadows
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963253-1: 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].