Status:
valid
Authors:
Moran
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Trans. San Diego Soc. Nat. Hist. 15: 283 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590213
Common Names
- Shrubby Paintbrush
- Shrubby Indian Paintbrush
- Shrubby Owl-Clover
Description
Castilleja fruticosa (also called Shrubby Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herb growing up to 8 inches tall. It has bright yellow to orange flowers and is native to the western United States. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and sagebrush scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castilleja fruticosa is yellow and tubular with a hairy calyx. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castilleja fruticosa 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 fruticosa
Castilleja fruticosa can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and east to Nevada and Utah.
Castilleja fruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja fruticosa?
Castilleja fruticosa
What is the common name of Castilleja fruticosa?
Shrubby paintbrush
What is the habitat of Castilleja fruticosa?
Dry slopes, ridges, and open woods
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:49508-2: 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].