Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
polyandra
ID:
590619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moran & Felger

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Trans. San Diego Soc. Nat. Hist. 15(4): 33 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589951

Common Names

  • Castela polyandra
  • Many-stamened Castela
  • Many-stamened Castel

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Description

Castela polyandra (also called Redwood, 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 polyandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Castela polyandra 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

Castela polyandra 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 Castela polyandra

Castela polyandra can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Castela polyandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castela polyandra?

Castela polyandra

What is the natural habitat of Castela polyandra?

Castela polyandra is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What is the size of Castela polyandra?

Castela polyandra is a small, twining vine that can reach up to 2 meters in length.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2704771: Based on the initial data import
Reid Venable Moran (1916-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moran' in the authors string.
Richard Stephen Felger (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Felger' in the authors string.