Castilleja cinerea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
590790
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 19: 93 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590122
Common Names
- Ashy Paintbrush
- Ashy Indian Paintbrush
- Ashy Owl's Clover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castilleja cinerea (also called Ashy Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 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 short, thick stem and small, grayish-red flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including skin infections and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castilleja cinerea is a bright yellow color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Castilleja cinerea is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 foot tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be done in the fall.
Where to Find Castilleja cinerea
Castilleja cinerea can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Castilleja cinerea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja cinerea?
Castilleja cinerea
What type of plant is Castilleja cinerea?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae.
Where is Castilleja cinerea found?
It is native to the western United States from California to Oregon.
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800911-1: 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].