Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
fluitans
ID:
590647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul. & Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 11: 109 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589979

Common Names

  • Castelnavia fluitans
  • Floating Castelnavia
  • Floating Castelnav

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Description

Castelnavia fluitans (also called Floating Castelnavia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rounded crown and can reach up to 5 meters in height. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Castelnavia fluitans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castelnavia fluitans has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castelnavia fluitans is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Castelnavia fluitans

Castelnavia fluitans can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Castelnavia fluitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castelnavia fluitans?

Castelnavia fluitans

What is the common name of Castelnavia fluitans?

Floating Castelnavia

What is the natural habitat of Castelnavia fluitans?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2704800: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.