Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Pennell
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1934
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia  86: 539 (1934)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590119
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Golden Paintbrush
 - Golden Indian Paintbrush
 - Golden Owl's Clover
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Castilleja chrymactis (also called Golden 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 chrymactis 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 chrymactis is a bright yellow color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Castilleja chrymactis 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 chrymactis
                        
                            Castilleja chrymactis can be found in the western United States and Canada.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Castilleja chrymactis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Castilleja chrymactis?
Castilleja chrymactis
What type of plant is Castilleja chrymactis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae.
Where is Castilleja chrymactis found?
It is native to the western United States from California to Oregon.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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:49442-2: 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].