Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
racemosa
ID:
591169

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Breedlove & Heckard) T.I.Chuang & Heckard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 16: 660 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590501

Common Names

  • Racemosa Indian Paintbrush
  • Racemosa Castilleja
  • Racemosa Paintbrush

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Description

Castilleja racemosa (also called Racemose Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the family Orobanchaceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It is native to western North America, growing in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja racemosa has been used for ornamental purposes, as well as for medicinal purposes to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja racemosa is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja racemosa 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 racemosa

Castilleja racemosa can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Castilleja racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja racemosa?

Castilleja racemosa

What type of plant is Castilleja racemosa?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja racemosa?

Grasslands

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

Dennis E. Breedlove (1939-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breedlove' in the authors string.
Tsan Iang Chuang (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.I.Chuang' 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:963262-1: 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].