Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
crista-galli
ID:
590811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 355 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590143



Common Names

  • Crested Paintbrush
  • Crested Indian Paintbrush
  • Crested Owl's Clover


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Description

Castilleja crista-galli (also called crested paintbrush, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in open, grassy areas. It is often found in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Castilleja crista-galli has been used as a medicinal plant for treating headaches, colds, and other ailments, and as a dye for fabrics and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja crista-galli is a bright yellow, tubular-shaped flower with a hairy calyx. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja crista-galli can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings of side shoots can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a cold frame. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain their vigour.

Where to Find Castilleja crista-galli

Castilleja crista-galli can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Castilleja crista-galli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja crista-galli?

Castilleja crista-galli

What is the common name of Castilleja crista-galli?

Crested Paintbrush

What is the habitat of Castilleja crista-galli?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as chaparral, grassland, and oak woodlands

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49461-2: 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].