Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kraliana
ID:
590950

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Allison

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Castanea 66: 159 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590282

Common Names

  • Kral's Indian Paintbrush
  • Kral's Paintbrush
  • Castilleja kraliana

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Description

Castilleja kraliana (also called Kral's Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats, and has a small, grey-green rosette of leaves at the base. The plant produces bright red, tubular flowers in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja kraliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja kraliana is a bright yellow-orange color and is tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, bright green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja kraliana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Castilleja kraliana

Castilleja kraliana is native to Mexico.

Castilleja kraliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja kraliana?

Castilleja kraliana

What is the common name of Castilleja kraliana?

Kral's Owl's Clover

What is the habitat of Castilleja kraliana?

Dry, open slopes and meadows

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

James R. Allison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Allison' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321025-2: 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].