Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
chambersii
ID:
590779

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Egger & Meinke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 51: 445 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590111



Common Names

  • Chamber's Paintbrush
  • Chamber's Indian Paintbrush
  • Chamber's Owl's Clover


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Description

Castilleja chambersii (also called Chambers' Indian Paintbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming, and is found in open meadows and grasslands. It has a short, thick stem and small, bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja chambersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including skin infections and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja chambersii is a bright yellow color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja chambersii is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 foot tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be done in the fall.

Where to Find Castilleja chambersii

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

Castilleja chambersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja chambersii?

Castilleja chambersii

What type of plant is Castilleja chambersii?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Castilleja chambersii?

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

R.J. Meinke (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meinke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319218-2: 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].