Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cognata
ID:
590800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Pl. Baker. 3: 22 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590132

Common Names

  • Cognate Paintbrush
  • Cognate Indian Paintbrush
  • Cognate Owl's Clover

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Description

Castilleja cognata (also called mountain paintbrush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in open, grassy areas. It is often found in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja cognata 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 cognata is a bright yellow, tubular-shaped flower with a hairy calyx. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja cognata 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 cognata

Castilleja cognata can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Castilleja cognata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja cognata?

Castilleja cognata

What type of plant is Castilleja cognata?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae.

Where is Castilleja cognata 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

Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49452-2: 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].