Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Cockerell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 17: 37 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590235
Common Names
- Hayden's Paintbrush
- Hayden's Indian Paintbrush
- Hayden's Owl-Clover
Description
Castilleja henryae (also called Henry's Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to western North America, where it is found in the United States and Canada. It grows in many types of habitat, including grasslands, woodlands, and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja haydenii is used as a groundcover and in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castilleja haydenii is a bright yellow color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castilleja haydenii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Castilleja haydenii
Castilleja haydenii is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Castilleja haydenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja haydenii?
Castilleja haydenii
What is the common name of Castilleja haydenii?
Hayden's Indian Paintbrush
What is the natural habitat of Castilleja haydenii?
It is native to western North America, where it grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and sagebrush scrub.
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:49522-2: 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].