Castilleja pruinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pruinosa
ID:
591143
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Erythea 6: 50 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590475
Common Names
- Pruinosa Indian Paintbrush
- Pruinosa Castilleja
- Pruinosa Paintbrush
Searching for Castilleja pruinosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Castilleja pruinosa (also called frosted 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 pruinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castilleja pruinosa 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.
Searching for Castilleja pruinosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Castilleja pruinosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist medium until rooted. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Castilleja pruinosa
Castilleja pruinosa can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Castilleja pruinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja pruinosa?
Castilleja pruinosa
What is the common name of Castilleja pruinosa?
Pruinose Paintbrush
Where is Castilleja pruinosa 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
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49682-2: 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].