Status:
valid
Authors:
Naudin
Source:
tro
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 14: 139 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082697
Common Names
- Castratella piloselloides
- Piloselloides Castratella
- Castratella Piloselloides
Description
Castratella piloselloides (also called Piloselloid Castratella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a dark green, glossy foliage and bears small white flowers. It is found in wet, shady areas and can reach heights of up to 15 feet.
Uses & Benefits
Castratella piloselloides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castratella piloselloides has white flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castratella piloselloides is a perennial herb that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this can be difficult.
Where to Find Castratella piloselloides
Castratella piloselloides is native to Ecuador and can be found in the provinces of Azuay, Bolívar, and Loja.
Species in the Castratella genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,