Status:
valid
Authors:
Ekman ex Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 20: 304 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589927
Common Names
- Castela calcicola
- Calcium Castela
- Calcium Castel
Synonyms
- Castelaria calcicola Britton & Small [unknown]
Description
Castela calcicola (also called Calcium Tree, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Australia. It has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry woodlands and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Castela calcicola is used as an ornamental plant, for ground cover, and as a houseplant. It is known for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, as well as its air-purifying properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Castela calcicola flower is small, white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castela calcicola is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Castela calcicola
Castela calcicola can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Castela calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castela calcicola?
Castela calcicola
What is the natural habitat of Castela calcicola?
Castela calcicola is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
What is the size of Castela calcicola?
Castela calcicola is a small, twining vine that can reach up to 2 meters in length.
Species in the Castela genus
Castela calcicola,
Castela coccinea,
Castela depressa,
Castela emoryi,
Castela erecta,
Castela galapageia,
Castela jacquiniifolia,
Castela leonis,
Castela macrophylla,
Castela peninsularis,
Castela polyandra,
Castela retusa,
Castela spinosa,
Castela stewartii,
Castela tortuosa,
Castela tweediei,
Castela victorinii,
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
Ailanthus vietnamensis,
Ailanthus altissima,
Ailanthus excelsus,
Ailanthus fordii,
Ailanthus integrifolia,
Ailanthus triphysa,
Amaroria soulameoides,
Brucea antidysenterica,
Brucea bruceadelpha,
Brucea guineensis,
Brucea javanica,
Brucea macrocarpa,
Brucea mollis,
Brucea tenuifolia,
Brucea tonkinensis,
Brucea trichotoma,
Castela calcicola,
Castela coccinea,
Castela depressa,
Castela emoryi,
Castela erecta,
Castela galapageia,
Castela jacquiniifolia,
Castela leonis,
Castela macrophylla,
Castela peninsularis,
Castela polyandra,
Castela retusa,
Castela spinosa,
Castela stewartii,
Castela tortuosa,
Castela tweediei,
Castela victorinii,
Eurycoma apiculata,
Eurycoma harmandiana,
Eurycoma longifolia,
Gymnostemon zaizou,
Homalolepis salubris,
Homalolepis suaveolens,
Homalolepis subcymosa,
Homalolepis suffruticosa,
Homalolepis tocantina,
Homalolepis warmingiana,
Homalolepis arenaria,
Homalolepis cavalcantei,
Homalolepis cuneata,
Homalolepis docensis,
Homalolepis floribunda,
Homalolepis insignis,
Homalolepis intermedia,