Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
590907

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 12(2): 29 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590239

Common Names

  • Hairy Paintbrush
  • Hairy Indian Paintbrush
  • Hairy Owl-Clover

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Description

Castilleja hirsuta (also called hirsute paintbrush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to North America, and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja hirsuta 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 hirsuta 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja hirsuta 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 hirsuta

Castilleja hirsuta is native to North America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Castilleja hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja hirsuta?

Castilleja hirsuta

What is the common name of Castilleja hirsuta?

Hairy Indian Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja hirsuta?

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

Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800985-1: 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].