Castilleja praeterita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praeterita
ID:
591139
Status:
valid
Authors:
Heckard & Bacig.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Madroño 20: 209 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590471
Common Names
- Praeterita Indian Paintbrush
- Praeterita Castilleja
- Praeterita Paintbrush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castilleja praeterita (also called past Indian paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas and is often found in desert scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja praeterita 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 praeterita has bright yellow flowers with red-tipped bracts. Its seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Castilleja praeterita is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils in open meadows and woodlands. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Castilleja praeterita
Castilleja praeterita can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Castilleja praeterita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja praeterita?
Castilleja praeterita
What is the common name of Castilleja praeterita?
Past Paintbrush
Where is Castilleja praeterita found?
It is found in western North America from British Columbia to California.
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
Rimo Carlo Felice Bacigalupi (1901-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacig.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Ray Heckard (1923-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heckard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49679-2: 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].