Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 5: 84 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590620
Common Names
- Wootonii Indian Paintbrush
- Wootonii Paintbrush
- Castilleja wootonii
Description
Castilleja wootonii (also called Wooton's Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm in height. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flowers are usually pink or white. It is native to the western and southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, open habitats, such as prairies and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Castilleja wootonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castilleja wootonii is a bright yellow-orange color. It has a short, slender corolla tube and a two-lobed lower lip. The seed of Castilleja wootonii is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Castilleja wootonii are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castilleja wootonii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or fall. Divide the clumps into several sections and replant in a new location.
Where to Find Castilleja wootonii
Castilleja wootonii can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.
Castilleja wootonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilleja wootonii?
Castilleja wootonii
What is the common name of Castilleja wootonii?
Wooton's Castilleja
What is the natural habitat of Castilleja wootonii?
It is native to 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49778-2: 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].