Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bryantii
ID:
590765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 2, 2: 192 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590097

Common Names

  • Bryant's Paintbrush
  • Bryant's Indian Paintbrush
  • Bryant's Owl's Clover

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Description

Castilleja bryantii (also called Bryant's 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 bryantii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Castilleja bryantii var. socorrensis (Moran) J.M.Egger
Castilleja bryantii var. bryantii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Castilleja bryantii is a bright yellow color and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilleja bryantii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It is also possible to propagate from stem cuttings taken in the fall.

Where to Find Castilleja bryantii

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

Castilleja bryantii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilleja bryantii?

Castilleja bryantii

What is the common name of Castilleja bryantii?

Bryant's Indian Paintbrush

What is the habitat of Castilleja bryantii?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows

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

Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:49428-2: 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].