Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
serpens
ID:
590655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul. & Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589987

Common Names

  • Castelnavia serpens
  • Serpent Castelnavia
  • Serpent Castelnav

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Description

Castelnavia serpens (also called Snake-Like 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 serpens 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 serpens 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 serpens can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Castelnavia serpens

Castelnavia serpens is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Castelnavia serpens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castelnavia serpens?

Castelnavia serpens

What is the common name of Castelnavia serpens?

Serpentine Castelnavia

What is the natural habitat of Castelnavia serpens?

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-2704808: 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.