Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.T.Philbrick & C.P.Bove) C.T.Philbrick & C.P.Bove
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 114 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748942
Common Names
- Castelnavia Pendulosa
- Pendulous Castelnavia
- Pendulous Water-willow
Synonyms
- Castelnavia multipartita pendulosa C.T.Philbrick & C.P.Bove [unknown]
Description
Castelnavia pendulosa (also called Pendulous Castelnavia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, open forests and scrublands. It has simple, alternate leaves and white, tubular flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Castelnavia pendulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Castelnavia pendulosa has white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castelnavia pendulosa is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Castelnavia pendulosa
Castelnavia pendulosa is native to South America, and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.
Castelnavia pendulosa FAQ
What are the common names of Castelnavia pendulosa?
Common names of Castelnavia pendulosa include the weeping willow and weeping tree.
What is the natural habitat of Castelnavia pendulosa?
Castelnavia pendulosa is native to South America.
How big can Castelnavia pendulosa grow?
Castelnavia pendulosa can grow up to 50 feet tall.
Species in the Castelnavia genus
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,
Castelnavia multipartita,
Castelnavia orthocarpa,
Castelnavia princeps,
Castelnavia pusillina,
Castelnavia serpens,
Castelnavia pendulosa,
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
C. Thomas Philbrick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Philbrick' in the authors string.