Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ornata
ID:
591068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 44: 571 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590400

Common Names

  • Ornate Paintbrush
  • Ornate Indian Paintbrush
  • Ornate Castilleja

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Description

Castilleja ornata (also called ornate 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 ornata 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

Castilleja ornata has yellow to orange-yellow flowers with a white throat. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja ornata is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or outdoors in a prepared seed bed. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted immediately in their permanent positions.

Where to Find Castilleja ornata

Castilleja ornata can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and east to Idaho and Montana.

Castilleja ornata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja ornata?

Castilleja ornata

What is the common name of Castilleja ornata?

Showy Paintbrush

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja ornata?

Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs in the western United States

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

Alice Eastwood (1859-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eastw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49637-2: 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].