Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mollis
ID:
591032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 99: 185 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590364

Common Names

  • Soft Indian Paintbrush
  • Soft Castilleja
  • Soft-leaved Indian Paintbrush

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Description

Castilleja mollis (also called Soft Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and hairy stems. It has bright yellow-orange flowers and is native to the western United States, growing in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja mollis is a yellowish-green, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja mollis 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 mollis

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

Castilleja mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja mollis?

Castilleja mollis

What is the common name of Castilleja mollis?

Soft Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja mollis?

Open meadows, 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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49608-2: 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].