Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hispida
ID:
590908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 105 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590240

Common Names

  • Hispid Paintbrush
  • Hispid Indian Paintbrush
  • Hispid Owl-Clover

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Description

Castilleja hispida (also called bristly 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 hispida is used as a groundcover and in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castilleja hispida var. acuta (Pennell) Ownbey
Castilleja hispida var. hispida

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja hispida 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 hispida 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 hispida

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

Castilleja hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja hispida?

Castilleja hispida

What is the common name of Castilleja hispida?

Hairy Indian Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja hispida?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800986-1: 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].